Oak Creek Town of
EPA ID: CO0154566 · 950 people served · 2 ZIP codes
Unlike fully compliant utilities, Oak Creek Town of has 2 outstanding EPA violations for approximately 950 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 2 (2023) to 6 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Oak Creek Town of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The Oak Creek Town of serves a community with a median household income of $106,221 and an estimated 2,818 residents across its service area. Approximately 71% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Oak Creek 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.
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
Detected Contaminants
How Oak Creek Town of compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) 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.
Lead and Copper Rule at 12 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
E. coli at 11 Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action) exceeds the EPA maximum of Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action). Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children. Consider UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration.
Fecal Coliform at 5 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Oak Creek Town of (EPA ID: CO0154566) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 950 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: C (61/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 20, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| September 6, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 24, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Gross Beta | Monitoring | Resolved |
| June 20, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| June 8, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| June 1, 2025 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Monitoring | Resolved |
| March 20, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| March 8, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| March 1, 2025 | E. coli | Health-based | Resolved |
| February 1, 2025 | E. coli | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | E. coli | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Contaminant 1045 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| December 20, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| December 8, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| December 1, 2024 | E. coli | Health-based | Resolved |
| November 9, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| November 1, 2024 | E. coli | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Health-based | Unresolved |
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 | 12 | No |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 11 | Yes |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 5 | Yes |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 3 | No |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | Yes |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 1045 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Gross Beta | Radionuclides | 1 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
E. coli (EPA limit: Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action))
Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children At-risk groups: children under 5, elderly, immunocompromised individuals, pregnant women.
Removal methods: UV disinfection (99.99%), chlorination, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80467 | 0.0008 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
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Oak Creek Town of (CO0154566) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oak Creek Town of water safe to drink?
Oak Creek Town of has recorded 12 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does Oak Creek Town of serve?
Oak Creek Town of serves approximately 950 people across 2 ZIP codes in Colorado.
Where does Oak Creek Town of get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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