Norwood Water Commission
EPA ID: CO0157500 · 1,700 people served · 4 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Norwood Water Commission (CO0157500): 10 violations on record since 2021. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Norwood Water Commission, 10 violations are listed in the dataset, and none is recorded as open for the 1,700 people in its service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Norwood Water Commission Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Norwood Water Commission have a median household income of $59,158 and about 3,361 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 59% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Norwood Water Commission'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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Norwood Water Commission (EPA ID: CO0157500) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 1,700 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 6 resolved, 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 2025 | Chloramine | Non-health-based | Archived |
| February 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Chloramine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 1, 2023 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Chlorine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 5 | No |
| Chloramine | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Chlorine | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| Chlorine | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
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 | 2025-12-31 |
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
4 of 4 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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 Norwood Water Commission (CO0157500) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Norwood Water Commission water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Norwood Water Commission; its 10 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Norwood Water Commission serve?
Norwood Water Commission serves approximately 1,700 people across 4 ZIP codes in Colorado.
Where does Norwood Water Commission get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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