Gold Rush Wc
EPA ID: CO0160180 · 132 people served · 1 ZIP code
Gold Rush Wc earns a clean bill from EPA monitoring — no violations in five years across a service area of 132 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 1 (2021) to 1 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Demographics
The Gold Rush Wc serves a community with a median household income of $71,358 and an estimated 6,372 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.
Environmental Justice Note: 33% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Gold Rush Wc'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.
About 1% of homes in Teller 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
Comparable Water Systems
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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
Gold Rush Wc (EPA ID: CO0160180) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 132 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 80816 in Florissant.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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
- 80816 — Florissant
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Gold Rush Wc (CO0160180) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gold Rush Wc water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Gold Rush Wc has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Gold Rush Wc serve?
Gold Rush Wc serves approximately 132 people across 1 ZIP code in Colorado.
Where does Gold Rush Wc get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.