Health Violations Found CO 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Frisco Town of

EPA ID: CO0159055 · 4,495 people served · 2 ZIP codes

The EPA enforcement database lists 1 active violation for Frisco Town of — a provider that delivers drinking water to approximately 4,495 people and has not yet formally resolved those findings.

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

C · 69
Avg Safety Score
4,495
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
20
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.004 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
8
Contaminants Flagged
$783K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$108,703
Median Household Income
13,133
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
44%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Frisco Town of serves a community with a median household income of $108,703 and an estimated 13,133 residents across its service area. Approximately 44% 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

Frisco 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

45 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
26 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 63% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Frisco Town of compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Fecal Coliform at 9 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Gross Alpha at 1 pCi/L exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L. Increased cancer risk from radioactive particles. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded.

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.
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Gross Alpha was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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4,523 people
C 3 violations
City of Rocky Ford
4,443 people
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4,400 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $250
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $2,800

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 $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,665
10 years
$15,330
20 years
$30,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,800 (one-time) vs. $15,330 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

Frisco Town of (EPA ID: CO0159055) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 4,495 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: C (69/100)

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

Violation History

1 health-based violation recorded in the past 5 years. 1 remains unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
April 1, 2025 Fecal Coliform Monitoring Resolved
March 1, 2025 Fecal Coliform Monitoring Resolved
February 1, 2025 Fecal Coliform Monitoring Resolved
January 6, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Unresolved
January 1, 2025 Fecal Coliform Monitoring Resolved
December 1, 2024 Fecal Coliform Monitoring Resolved
November 1, 2024 Fecal Coliform Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2024 Fecal Coliform Monitoring Resolved
September 1, 2024 Fecal Coliform Monitoring Resolved
August 1, 2024 Fecal Coliform Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2023 Combined Radium Monitoring Resolved
January 11, 2023 Contaminant 0600 Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2023 Gross Alpha Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Fecal Coliform Microbiological 9 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 5 Yes
Gross Alpha Radionuclides 1 No
Combined Radium Radionuclides 1 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No
E. coli Microbiological 1 No
Contaminant 0600 Other Violation 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
80443 0.004 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 Frisco Town of (CO0159055) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Frisco Town of water safe to drink?

Frisco Town of has recorded 1 health-based violation in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.

How many people does Frisco Town of serve?

Frisco Town of serves approximately 4,495 people across 2 ZIP codes in Colorado.

Where does Frisco Town of get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
232

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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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
37
Unknown Material
2,089
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: 4,495
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 Frisco Town of safe to drink?
Frisco Town of has a C safety grade based on 20 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Frisco Town of's water?
Detected contaminants include Fecal Coliform, Stage 1 DBP Rule, Gross Alpha, Lead and Copper Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 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 Frisco Town of serve?
Frisco Town of serves approximately 4,495 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Frisco Town of's water source?
Frisco Town of draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Frisco Town of's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.004 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Frisco Town of's service area?
The Frisco Town of service area has a median household income of $108,703. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Frisco Town of get its water?
Frisco 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

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

Frisco Town of (EPA ID: CO0159055) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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