Bear Creek Loa
EPA ID: CO0214142 · 190 people served · 1 ZIP code
With a five-year violation-free history, Bear Creek Loa delivers safe water to 190 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Bear Creek Loa Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Bear Creek Loa serves a community with a median household income of $39,423 and an estimated 1,976 residents across its service area. Approximately 66% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 100% 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?
Bear Creek Loa'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 Conejos 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
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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
Bear Creek Loa (EPA ID: CO0214142) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 190 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 81120 in Antonito.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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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
- 81120 — Antonito
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Bear Creek Loa (CO0214142) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bear Creek Loa water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Bear Creek Loa has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Bear Creek Loa serve?
Bear Creek Loa serves approximately 190 people across 1 ZIP code in Colorado.
Where does Bear Creek Loa get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.