Monitoring Violations CO

Hayden Town of

EPA ID: CO0154333 · 3,915 people served · 1 ZIP code

Past issues aside, Hayden Town of cleared all 13 violations and is compliant today, supplying 3,915 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

B · 77
Avg Safety Score
3,915
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
13
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0024 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
9
Contaminants Flagged
$416K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Hayden Town of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$106,429
Median Household Income
2,617
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
52%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Hayden Town of serves a community with a median household income of $106,429 and an estimated 2,617 residents across its service area. Approximately 52% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Hayden Town of'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
70th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Routt County, Colorado rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

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.

Infrastructure Risk

41 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 59% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Hayden Town of compares to EPA limits

Monochloroacetic Acid 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Chromium 1 mg/L (total chromium; California Cr-6 MCL = 0.010 mg/L) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.1 mg/L (total chromium; California Cr-6 MCL = 0.010 mg/L)
Stomach & intestinal cancer (known carcinogen)

What This Means For You

Monochloroacetic Acid at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L.

Chromium at 1 mg/L (total chromium; California Cr-6 MCL = 0.010 mg/L) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.1 mg/L (total chromium; California Cr-6 MCL = 0.010 mg/L). Stomach & intestinal cancer (known carcinogen). Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 2 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Chromium 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

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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

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

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,600 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

Hayden Town of (EPA ID: CO0154333) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 3,915 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 81639 in Hayden.

Average Home Safety Score: B (77/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

13 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
October 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2024 E. coli Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
February 5, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 6, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2024 Gross Beta Monitoring Resolved
November 10, 2023 Total Coliform Monitoring Resolved
October 16, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2023 Gross Beta Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2023 Monochloroacetic Acid Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2023 Chromium Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Gross Beta Radionuclides 2 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 2 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 2 No
Chromium Inorganic 1 No
Monochloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Total Coliform Microbiological 1 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
E. coli 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
81639 0.0024 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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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 Hayden Town of (CO0154333) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hayden Town of water safe to drink?

Hayden Town of has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Hayden Town of serve?

Hayden Town of serves approximately 3,915 people across 1 ZIP code in Colorado.

Where does Hayden Town of 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
116

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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
1,008
Confirmed Non-Lead

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.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 3,982
Reported to Colorado

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Hayden Town of safe to drink?
Hayden Town of earns a B safety grade with 13 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Hayden Town of's water?
Detected contaminants include Monochloroacetic Acid, Chromium, Stage 1 DBP Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule. 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 Hayden Town of serve?
Hayden Town of serves approximately 3,915 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Hayden Town of's water source?
Hayden Town of draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Hayden Town of's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0024 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Hayden Town of's service area?
The Hayden Town of service area has a median household income of $106,429. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Hayden Town of get its water?
Hayden Town of'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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