Colorado City Md
EPA ID: CO0151200 ยท 2,755 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Colorado City Md (CO0151200): 5 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Federal data lists 5 violations as unresolved at Colorado City Md - roughly 2,755 residents in the service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Colorado City Md Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Colorado City Md have a median household income of $51,339 and about 31,288 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 64% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 56% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
๐ Where Does Your Water Come From?
Colorado City Md'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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Colorado
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.
System Overview
Colorado City Md (EPA ID: CO0151200) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 2,755 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 61 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 5 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2026 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 1, 2026 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| December 1, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| November 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| August 31, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| May 2, 2025 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 1, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 3, 2023 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 4, 2023 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| September 4, 2023 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 3, 2023 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| June 1, 2023 | Chlorine dioxide | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 13 | No |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring & Reporting | 12 | Yes |
| TTHM | Monitoring & Reporting | 6 | Yes |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting | 5 | Yes |
| Chlorine dioxide | Other Violation | 4 | No |
| Chlorite | Other Violation | 4 | No |
| Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 4 | Yes |
| Public Notice | Monitoring & Reporting | 3 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 2 | No |
| Groundwater Rule | Other Violation | 2 | Yes |
| Barium | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Cadmium | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Chromium | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Fluoride | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Nitrite | Inorganic | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)
Long-term exposure is associated with increased cancer risk, including bladder cancer; possible reproductive effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water.
Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. Find the right filter โ
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)
Increased risk of cancer
Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ
E. coli (EPA limit: MCLG of zero; positive samples require repeat testing under the Revised Total Coliform Rule)
Some E. coli strains can cause severe GI illness and kidney failure, especially in children At-risk groups: children under 5, elderly, immunocompromised individuals, pregnant women.
Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): UV disinfection, chlorination, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.001 mg/L | No | 2025-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Radon Risk in Service Area
4 of 4 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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 available EPA compliance records for Colorado City Md (CO0151200) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Colorado City Md water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 current health-based noncompliance records for Colorado City Md. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Colorado City Md serve?
Colorado City Md serves approximately 2,755 people across 4 ZIP codes in Colorado.
Where does Colorado City Md get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Colorado City Md (CO): 17 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/co0151200/
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What You Can Do
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Colorado City Md (EPA ID: CO0151200) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.