Warm Springs Owners Mutual Water Authority
EPA ID: CO0147180 · 250 people served · 2 ZIP codes
1 open EPA finding remain on record at Warm Springs Owners Mutual Water Authority — the utility supplies approximately 250 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Warm Springs Owners Mutual Water Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The Warm Springs Owners Mutual Water Authority serves a community with a median household income of $91,838 and an estimated 4,029 residents across its service area. Approximately 44% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Warm Springs Owners Mutual Water Authority's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
About 0% of homes in Park County, Colorado rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Warm Springs Owners Mutual Water Authority compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
E. coli at 4 Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action) exceeds the EPA maximum of Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action). Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children. Consider UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration.
Lead and Copper Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Revised Total Coliform Rule at 3 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Fecal Coliform at 2 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
E. coli was detected in this water system. UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Warm Springs Owners Mutual Water Authority (EPA ID: CO0147180) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 250 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: C (64/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2025 | E. coli | Health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2025 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| August 10, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| June 1, 2025 | E. coli | Health-based | Resolved |
| June 1, 2025 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 28, 2024 | Total Coliform | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| June 1, 2024 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| June 1, 2024 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| September 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 4 | No |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 4 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 3 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 3 | No |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 2 | No |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 1 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
E. coli (EPA limit: Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action))
Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children At-risk groups: children under 5, elderly, immunocompromised individuals, pregnant women.
Removal methods: UV disinfection (99.99%), chlorination, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by CO or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Warm Springs Owners Mutual Water Authority (CO0147180) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Warm Springs Owners Mutual Water Authority water safe to drink?
Warm Springs Owners Mutual Water Authority has recorded 2 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does Warm Springs Owners Mutual Water Authority serve?
Warm Springs Owners Mutual Water Authority serves approximately 250 people across 2 ZIP codes in Colorado.
Where does Warm Springs Owners Mutual Water Authority get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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Warm Springs Owners Mutual Water Authority (EPA ID: CO0147180) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.