Rainbow Valley Water District
EPA ID: CO0160375 · 130 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Rainbow Valley Water District (CO0160375): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. 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
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 $69,608 and an estimated 10,413 residents across its service area. Approximately 43% 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.
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 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0035 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.
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?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Rainbow Valley Water District 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 Rainbow Valley Water District serve?
Rainbow Valley Water District serves approximately 130 people across 2 ZIP codes in Colorado.
Where does Rainbow Valley Water District get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Rainbow Valley Water District Water Quality Report, CO. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/co0160375/
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