Gilcrest Town of
EPA ID: CO0162310 · 1,150 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Gilcrest Town of (CO0162310): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, Gilcrest Town of stands out with zero EPA violations over five consecutive monitoring years, delivering safe tap water to 1,150 residents and showing no enforcement activity across the entire reporting span.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Gilcrest Town of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Gilcrest Town of serves a community with a median household income of $86,468 and an estimated 9,522 residents across its service area. Approximately 62% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Gilcrest 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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
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
Gilcrest Town of (EPA ID: CO0162310) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 1,150 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0014 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 Gilcrest Town of (CO0162310) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gilcrest Town of water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Gilcrest Town of 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 Gilcrest Town of serve?
Gilcrest Town of serves approximately 1,150 people across 2 ZIP codes in Colorado.
Where does Gilcrest Town of get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Gilcrest Town of Water Quality Report, CO. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/co0162310/
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