Wj Metro District
EPA ID: CO0149844 · 324 people served · 1 ZIP code
Federal data shows 2 unresolved violations at Wj Metro District — roughly 324 residents in the service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Wj Metro District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Wj Metro District's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
About 1% of homes in Pitkin 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 Wj Metro District compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Monochloroacetic Acid at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L.
Total Coliform at 4 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
E. coli at 3 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 was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis 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
Wj Metro District (EPA ID: CO0149844) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 324 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 81656 in Woody Creek.
Average Home Safety Score: C (57/100)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Lead | Monitoring | Resolved |
| November 25, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 25, 2023 | Unknown | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| September 1, 2023 | Total Coliform | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Total Coliform | Monitoring | Resolved |
| June 1, 2023 | Total Coliform | Monitoring | Resolved |
| May 1, 2023 | Total Coliform | Monitoring | Resolved |
| February 16, 2023 | Contaminant 0800 | Monitoring | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 4 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 3 | No |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 3 | No |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 2 | No |
| Lead | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Total Organic Carbon | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 0800 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81656 | 0.0035 mg/L | No | N/A |
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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ZIP Codes Served
- 81656 — Woody Creek
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Wj Metro District (CO0149844) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wj Metro District water safe to drink?
Wj Metro District has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.
How many people does Wj Metro District serve?
Wj Metro District serves approximately 324 people across 1 ZIP code in Colorado.
Where does Wj Metro District get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
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.
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