Water System Report CO

Arapahoe Cnty Wwwa

EPA ID: CO0203002 ยท 31,000 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Arapahoe Cnty Wwwa (CO0203002): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. EPA data: Arapahoe Cnty Wwwa - zero violations, five years, 31,000 served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

31,000
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0011 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$708K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Arapahoe Cnty Wwwa Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$132,292
Median Household Income
134,983
Service Area Population
16%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
10th
Energy Burden Percentile
30%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Arapahoe Cnty Wwwa serves a community with a median household income of $132,292 and an estimated 134,983 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Arapahoe Cnty Wwwa's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

32 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
36 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 47% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 15 detections recorded. 3 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

State limits: PFOA: 0.07 ppt, PFOS: 0.07 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Colorado

City of Aspen
31,100 people
C 7 violations
C 0 violations
Pueblo West Md
30,000 people
C 20 violations
Cherokee Md
29,610 people
C 2 violations
City of Lafayette
28,700 people
D 6 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
Water Filtration $200
Total Estimated Cost $3,200

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $3,200 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Arapahoe Cnty Wwwa (EPA ID: CO0203002) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 31,000 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0011 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.

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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 Arapahoe Cnty Wwwa (CO0203002) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arapahoe Cnty Wwwa water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Arapahoe Cnty Wwwa 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 Arapahoe Cnty Wwwa serve?

Arapahoe Cnty Wwwa serves approximately 31,000 people across 3 ZIP codes in Colorado.

Where does Arapahoe Cnty Wwwa get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
406
Detections
8
Latest sample
8/2/2023
Highest analyte
PFPeA: 7.9 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFPeA 7.9 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFHxA 6.8 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFBS 6.1 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFBA 5.5 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFOA 4.6 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Arapahoe Cnty Wwwa meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Arapahoe Cnty Wwwa serve?
Arapahoe Cnty Wwwa serves approximately 31,000 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Arapahoe Cnty Wwwa's water source?
Arapahoe Cnty Wwwa draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Arapahoe Cnty Wwwa's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0011 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Arapahoe Cnty Wwwa's service area?
The Arapahoe Cnty Wwwa service area has a median household income of $132,292. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Arapahoe Cnty Wwwa get its water?
Arapahoe Cnty Wwwa's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Arapahoe Cnty Wwwa, CO: Serves 31K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/co0203002/
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