Norwood Water Commission
EPA ID: CO0157500 · 1,700 people served · 4 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Norwood Water Commission (CO0157500): 10 EPA violations in the last five years. Over the past five years, Norwood Water Commission recorded 10 violations, all subsequently resolved through the EPA enforcement process - the supplier currently operates in good standing, with no active actions on file for its 1,700 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Norwood Water Commission Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Norwood Water Commission serves a community with a median household income of $59,158 and an estimated 3,361 residents across its service area. 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
Detected Contaminants
How Norwood Water Commission compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Contaminant 1006 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.006 mg/L. Cholesterol & blood sugar effects, liver damage. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
E. coli at 5 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.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Revised Total Coliform Rule at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Contaminant 1006 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
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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 | E. coli | Non-health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 2025 | E. coli | Non-health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 2025 | Contaminant 1006 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| February 1, 2025 | E. coli | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | E. coli | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Contaminant 1006 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 1, 2023 | E. coli | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| E. coli | Microbiological | 5 | No |
| Contaminant 1006 | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 2 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 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 | 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.
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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 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
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Norwood Water Commission (CO): 10 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/co0157500/
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