Historical Compliance Records CO 3 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Baxter Water and Services

EPA ID: CO0151400 ยท 350 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Baxter Water and Services (CO0151400): 3 past health-based violations, since resolved. Over the tracked period, Baxter Water and Services logged 37 EPA violations - each has been remedied, and the system now supplies 350 people in good standing.

Data: EPA SDWIS

350
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
37
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Max Lead Level
12
Contaminants Flagged
$263K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Baxter Water and Services Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$58,001
Median Household Income
42,601
Service Area Population
56%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
79%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Baxter Water and Services serves a community with a median household income of $58,001 and an estimated 42,601 residents across its service area. Approximately 79% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 56% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Baxter Water and Services'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
70th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

65 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Baxter Water and Services compares to EPA limits

Lead 1 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

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.

Lead and Copper Rule at 17 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,400 (one-time) vs. $15,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Baxter Water and Services (EPA ID: CO0151400) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 350 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 37 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 37 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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
October 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 8, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 5, 2025 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
July 2, 2025 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
June 24, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 14, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
November 11, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
November 9, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 22, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 10, 2023 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
August 11, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
May 11, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 22, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Lead Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 17 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 5 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Total Coliform Microbiological 2 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 2 No
Chlorine residual Disinfectant 2 Yes
Lead Inorganic 1 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 1 Yes
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 1 No

Health Risk Details

Chlorine (Residual Disinfectant) (EPA limit: 4 mg/L (MRDL โ€” Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level))

Irritation & DBP formation at high levels; protective at normal treatment levels At-risk groups: people with asthma or chemical sensitivities, kidney dialysis patients (water must be dechlorinated).

Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), KDF media filter, carbon block filter. 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
0.002 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Baxter Water and Services (CO0151400) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baxter Water and Services water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Baxter Water and Services; its 37 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Baxter Water and Services serve?

Baxter Water and Services serves approximately 350 people across 2 ZIP codes in Colorado.

Where does Baxter Water and Services get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Baxter Water and Services's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead, Lead and Copper Rule, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM). Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Baxter Water and Services serve?
Baxter Water and Services serves approximately 350 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Baxter Water and Services's water source?
Baxter Water and Services draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Baxter Water and Services's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.002 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Baxter Water and Services's service area?
The Baxter Water and Services service area has a median household income of $58,001. EPA EJScreen data classifies 56% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Baxter Water and Services get its water?
Baxter Water and Services'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Baxter Water and Services (EPA ID: CO0151400) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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