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 records for Baxter Water and Services (CO0151400): 3 health-based violations recorded since 2021. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Baxter Water and Services, 37 violations are listed in the dataset, and none is recorded as open for the 350 people in its service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

350
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
37
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2026-06-30)
12
Contaminants Flagged
$263K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$58,001
Median Household Income
42,601
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
56%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
79%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Baxter Water and Services have a median household income of $58,001 and about 42,601 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 79% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Baxter Water and Services's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $600

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $600 (one-time) vs. $15,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are 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 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 8, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
July 5, 2025 E. COLI Non-health-based Resolved
July 2, 2025 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Non-health-based Resolved
June 24, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 14, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
November 11, 2023 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
November 9, 2023 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
October 22, 2023 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
September 10, 2023 E. COLI Non-health-based Resolved
August 11, 2023 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Chlorine Non-health-based Resolved
May 11, 2023 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
April 22, 2023 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 TTHM Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Nitrate 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) 17 No
Public Notice Monitoring & Reporting 5 No
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 3 No
E. COLI Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
Chlorine Other (notice or report rule) 2 No
Chlorine residual Disinfectant 2 Yes
Nitrate Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
TTHM Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Groundwater Rule Other Violation 1 Yes
Chlorine Monitoring & Reporting 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 At-risk groups: people with asthma or chemical sensitivities, kidney dialysis patients (water must be dechlorinated).

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): 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.

Need help with your water quality?

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Free tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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 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

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 37 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
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 most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.002 mg/L (sample period ending 2026-06-30). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Baxter Water and Services? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Baxter Water and Services have a median household income of $58,001 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 56% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), 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 classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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 the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Baxter Water and Services (CO): 3 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/co0151400/
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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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