Mad Dog Wc
EPA ID: CO0215538 · 60 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Mad Dog Wc (CO0215538): 2 past health-based violations, since resolved. Mad Dog Wc's record shows 9 remedied violations - all cleared, currently compliant, 60 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Mad Dog Wc Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Mad Dog Wc serves a community with a median household income of $57,528 and an estimated 1,859 residents across its service area. Approximately 49% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 71% 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?
Mad Dog Wc'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
Detected Contaminants
How Mad Dog Wc compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
E. coli at 2 Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action) exceeds the EPA maximum of Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action). Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children. Consider UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Fecal Coliform at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Revised Total Coliform Rule at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
E. coli was detected in this water system. UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Mad Dog Wc (EPA ID: CO0215538) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 60 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 81415 in Crawford.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 9 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2025 | E. coli | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 1, 2025 | Fecal Coliform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 28, 2022 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2022 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2022 | E. coli | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2022 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2021 | Chlorine residual | Health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 3 | Yes |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 2 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 1 | No |
| Chlorine residual | Disinfectant | 1 | Yes |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 1 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Chlorine (Residual Disinfectant) (EPA limit: 4 mg/L (MRDL — Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level))
Irritation & DBP formation at high levels; protective at normal treatment levels At-risk groups: people with asthma or chemical sensitivities, kidney dialysis patients (water must be dechlorinated).
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), KDF media filter, carbon block filter. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0015 mg/L | No | N/A |
The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.
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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
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.
- 81415 - Crawford
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Mad Dog Wc (CO0215538) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mad Dog Wc water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Mad Dog Wc; its 9 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Mad Dog Wc serve?
Mad Dog Wc serves approximately 60 people across 1 ZIP code in Colorado.
Where does Mad Dog Wc get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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