Monitoring Violations CO

Dillon Town of

EPA ID: CO0159035 · 3,254 people served · 1 ZIP code

Dillon Town of carries 8 resolved violations in the five-year EPA record — each has been formally closed, and the supplier, which serves approximately 3,254 people, now meets all applicable federal drinking water standards with no open enforcement activity remaining.

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

C · 59
Avg Safety Score
3,254
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
8
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.008 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
5
Contaminants Flagged
$882K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Dillon Town of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$86,023
Median Household Income
8,447
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
53%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Dillon Town of serves a community with a median household income of $86,023 and an estimated 8,447 residents across its service area. Approximately 53% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Dillon 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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Summit County, Colorado rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

41 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 59% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Dillon Town of compares to EPA limits

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns
Chlorite 1 mg/L (100% of limit)
0 EPA Limit: 1 mg/L
Anemia and nervous system effects in infants and children

What This Means For You

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Fecal Coliform at 2 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

E. coli at 2 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.

Total Coliform at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 7 detections recorded. 3 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

State limits: PFOA: 0.07 ppt, PFOS: 0.07 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Colorado

C 21 violations
City of Walsenburg
3,230 people
D 43 violations
0 violations
Hudson Town of
3,350 people
0 violations
Penrose Water District
3,149 people
C 2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $3,000

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,165
10 years
$10,330
20 years
$20,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $3,000 (one-time) vs. $10,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Dillon Town of (EPA ID: CO0159035) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 3,254 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 80435 in Dillon.

Average Home Safety Score: C (59/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

8 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
January 1, 2025 Chlorite Monitoring Resolved
September 1, 2023 E. coli Monitoring Resolved
September 1, 2023 Fecal Coliform Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2023 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Fecal Coliform Microbiological 2 No
E. coli Microbiological 2 No
Chlorite Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Total Coliform Microbiological 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
80435 0.008 mg/L No N/A

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 Dillon Town of (CO0159035) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dillon Town of water safe to drink?

Dillon Town of has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Dillon Town of serve?

Dillon Town of serves approximately 3,254 people across 1 ZIP code in Colorado.

Where does Dillon 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
566
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 2025-07-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 3,254
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

Is water from Dillon Town of safe to drink?
Dillon Town of has a C safety grade based on 8 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Dillon Town of's water?
Detected contaminants include Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Fecal Coliform, E. coli, Chlorite. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Dillon Town of serve?
Dillon Town of serves approximately 3,254 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Dillon Town of's water source?
Dillon Town of draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Dillon Town of's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.008 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Dillon Town of's service area?
The Dillon Town of service area has a median household income of $86,023. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Dillon Town of get its water?
Dillon 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. Based on violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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Dillon Town of (EPA ID: CO0159035) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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