Buffalo Mountain Md
EPA ID: CO0159025 · 2,650 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Buffalo Mountain Md (CO0159025): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Throughout five consecutive years of federal water monitoring, Buffalo Mountain Md recorded zero violations - solid performance for a utility serving 2,650 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Buffalo Mountain Md Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Buffalo Mountain Md serves a community with a median household income of $105,227 and an estimated 9,192 residents across its service area. Approximately 42% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Buffalo Mountain Md'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.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Colorado
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Buffalo Mountain Md (EPA ID: CO0159025) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 2,650 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 80498 in Silverthorne.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.001 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.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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.
- 80498 - Silverthorne
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Buffalo Mountain Md (CO0159025) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Buffalo Mountain Md water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Buffalo Mountain Md in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does Buffalo Mountain Md serve?
Buffalo Mountain Md serves approximately 2,650 people across 1 ZIP code in Colorado.
Where does Buffalo Mountain Md get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Buffalo Mountain Md Water Quality Report, CO. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/co0159025/
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