Rainbow Valley Water District
EPA ID: CO0160375 · 130 people served · 3 ZIP codes
Rainbow Valley Water District earns a clean bill from EPA monitoring — no violations in five years across a service area of 130 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 4 (2021) to 1 (2026). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Rainbow Valley Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Rainbow Valley Water District serves a community with a median household income of $71,358 and an estimated 23,236 residents across its service area. Approximately 45% 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?
Rainbow Valley Water District'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
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
Rainbow Valley Water District (EPA ID: CO0160375) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 130 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
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
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 Rainbow Valley Water District (CO0160375) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rainbow Valley Water District water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Rainbow Valley Water District has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Rainbow Valley Water District serve?
Rainbow Valley Water District serves approximately 130 people across 3 ZIP codes in Colorado.
Where does Rainbow Valley Water District get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.