Historical Compliance Records CO 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Pueblo West Md

EPA ID: CO0151650 ยท 30,000 people served ยท 5 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Pueblo West Md (CO0151650): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. 20 total violations across five years at Pueblo West Md - every finding closed, utility compliant today, 30,000 served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C ยท 60
Avg Safety Score
30,000
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
20
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
6
Contaminants Flagged
$282K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Pueblo West Md Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$68,389
Median Household Income
123,745
Service Area Population
50%
Disadvantaged Population
56th
Poverty Percentile
38th
Energy Burden Percentile
48%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Pueblo West Md serves a community with a median household income of $68,389 and an estimated 123,745 residents across its service area. Approximately 48% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 50% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Pueblo West 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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
68th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
66th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 68th 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 66th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

45 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 64% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Pueblo West Md compares to EPA limits

Contaminant 1009 8 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.004 mg/L
Intestinal damage, bone damage
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects

What This Means For You

Contaminant 1009 at 8 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.004 mg/L. Intestinal damage, bone damage. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

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.

Contaminant 1008 at 7 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Fecal Coliform at 2 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

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

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 8 detections recorded. 3 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

State limits: PFOA: 0.07 ppt, PFOS: 0.07 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

Contaminant 1009 was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Colorado

C 0 violations
Cherokee Md
29,610 people
C 2 violations
Arapahoe Cnty Wwwa
31,000 people
0 violations
City of Aspen
31,100 people
C 7 violations
City of Lafayette
28,700 people
D 6 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,320
Radon Mitigation $1,200
PFAS Treatment $120
Water Filtration $60
Total Estimated Cost $2,700

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.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,665
10 years
$15,330
20 years
$30,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,700 (one-time) vs. $15,330 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

Pueblo West Md (EPA ID: CO0151650) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 30,000 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (60/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 5 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 20 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 20 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
January 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Fecal Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
June 1, 2023 E. coli Non-health-based Resolved
June 1, 2023 Fecal Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
June 1, 2023 Contaminant 1008 Non-health-based Resolved
June 1, 2023 Contaminant 1009 Non-health-based Resolved
May 1, 2023 Contaminant 1008 Non-health-based Resolved
May 1, 2023 Contaminant 1009 Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Contaminant 1008 Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Contaminant 1009 Non-health-based Resolved
March 1, 2023 Contaminant 1009 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Contaminant 1008 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Contaminant 1009 Non-health-based Resolved
March 1, 2022 Contaminant 1008 Non-health-based Resolved
March 1, 2022 Contaminant 1009 Non-health-based Resolved
February 1, 2022 Contaminant 1008 Non-health-based Resolved
February 1, 2022 Contaminant 1009 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Contaminant 1008 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Contaminant 1009 Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Contaminant 1009 Other Violation 8 No
Contaminant 1008 Other Violation 7 No
Fecal Coliform Microbiological 2 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 Yes
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
E. coli Microbiological 1 No

Health Risk Details

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)

Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.

Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, 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
0.002 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.

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.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

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 Pueblo West Md (CO0151650) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pueblo West Md water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Pueblo West Md; its 20 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Pueblo West Md serve?

Pueblo West Md serves approximately 30,000 people across 5 ZIP codes in Colorado.

Where does Pueblo West Md get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
348

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Pueblo West Md safe to drink?
Pueblo West Md has a C safety grade based on 20 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Pueblo West Md's water?
Detected contaminants include Contaminant 1009, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Contaminant 1008, Fecal Coliform. 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 Pueblo West Md serve?
Pueblo West Md serves approximately 30,000 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Pueblo West Md's water source?
Pueblo West Md draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Pueblo West Md'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 Pueblo West Md's service area?
The Pueblo West Md service area has a median household income of $68,389. EPA EJScreen data classifies 50% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Pueblo West Md get its water?
Pueblo West 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. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

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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

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