Water System Report CO

Elk Run Homeowners Corporation

EPA ID: CO0157244 · 125 people served · 1 ZIP code

Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring — Elk Run Homeowners Corporation has held a clean track record across every reporting cycle in that span, with no enforcement activity of any kind on file for the full service population of 125 residents.

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

125
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$271K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Elk Run Homeowners Corporation Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$87,900
Median Household Income
647
Service Area Population
40%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
43%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Elk Run Homeowners Corporation serves a community with a median household income of $87,900 and an estimated 647 residents across its service area. Approximately 43% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 40% 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.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Elk Run Homeowners Corporation'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
80th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Montrose 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 80th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

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

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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.

System Overview

Elk Run Homeowners Corporation (EPA ID: CO0157244) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 125 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 81431 in Redvale.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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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 Elk Run Homeowners Corporation (CO0157244) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elk Run Homeowners Corporation water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Elk Run Homeowners Corporation has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Elk Run Homeowners Corporation serve?

Elk Run Homeowners Corporation serves approximately 125 people across 1 ZIP code in Colorado.

Where does Elk Run Homeowners Corporation get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
22
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: 125
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

Should I use a water filter?
Elk Run Homeowners Corporation meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Elk Run Homeowners Corporation serve?
Elk Run Homeowners Corporation serves approximately 125 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Elk Run Homeowners Corporation's water source?
Elk Run Homeowners Corporation draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Elk Run Homeowners Corporation's service area?
The Elk Run Homeowners Corporation service area has a median household income of $87,900. EPA EJScreen data classifies 40% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Elk Run Homeowners Corporation get its water?
Elk Run Homeowners Corporation'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.
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