Front Range
EPA ID: CO0180288 · 1,620 people served · 4 ZIP codes
From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, Front Range has logged zero violations — no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 1,620 people in its service area, a record that stands up well against both state and national benchmarks.
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 2 (2021) to 4 (2022). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Demographics
The Front Range serves a community with a median household income of $114,039 and an estimated 115,617 residents across its service area.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Front Range'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 Broomfield County, Colorado rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 63th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 8 detections recorded. 2 exceed 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
Front Range (EPA ID: CO0180288) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 1,620 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 1 community.
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
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ZIP Codes Served
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Front Range (CO0180288) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Front Range water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Front Range has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Front Range serve?
Front Range serves approximately 1,620 people across 4 ZIP codes in Colorado.
Where does Front Range get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.