Historical Compliance Records CO

Paint Brush Hills

EPA ID: CO0221690 ยท 4,994 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Paint Brush Hills (CO0221690): 64 EPA violations in the last five years. Federal water data for Paint Brush Hills logs 64 historical violations - all addressed and cleared, leaving the utility in current compliance for 4,994 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

4,994
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
64
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
64
Contaminants Flagged
$585K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Paint Brush Hills Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$132,509
Median Household Income
56,645
Service Area Population
25%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
16%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Paint Brush Hills serves a community with a median household income of $132,509 and an estimated 56,645 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Paint Brush Hills'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
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

22 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
43 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 34% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Paint Brush Hills compares to EPA limits

PFOA 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.000004 mg/L
PFNA 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.00001 mg/L
Contaminant 2015 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.0005 mg/L
Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression
Mercury 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Kidney damage, neurological impairment
Chlorodibromomethane 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen)

What This Means For You

PFOA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.

PFNA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.

Contaminant 2015 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.0005 mg/L. Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Mercury at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Kidney damage, neurological impairment. Consider activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Chlorodibromomethane at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Contaminant 2015 was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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City of Brush
5,122 people
1 violation
City of Edgewater
5,300 people
0 violations
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City of Monte Vista
4,600 people
0 violations
Mid Valley Md
4,588 people
C 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $800
Total Estimated Cost $2,000

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,000 (one-time) vs. $15,000 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

Paint Brush Hills (EPA ID: CO0221690) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 4,994 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 64 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 64 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
April 1, 2021 Gross Alpha Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2021 Combined Radium Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2021 Gross Beta Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2021 Barium Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2021 Cadmium Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2021 Chromium Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2021 Fluoride Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2021 Nitrite Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2021 Contaminant 1036 Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2021 Mercury Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2021 Contaminant 1075 Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2021 Contaminant 1085 Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2021 Contaminant 1045 Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2021 Contaminant 2005 Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2021 Contaminant 2010 Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2021 Contaminant 2015 Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2021 Contaminant 2020 Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2021 Contaminant 2031 Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2021 Contaminant 2032 Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2021 Contaminant 2033 Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Barium Inorganic 1 No
Cadmium Inorganic 1 No
Chromium Inorganic 1 No
Fluoride Inorganic 1 No
Nickel Inorganic 1 No
Nitrite Inorganic 1 No
Contaminant 1036 Other Violation 1 No
Lead Inorganic 1 No
Contaminant 1045 Other Violation 1 No
Mercury Inorganic 1 No
Contaminant 1075 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 1085 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2005 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2010 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2015 Other Violation 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 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 Paint Brush Hills (CO0221690) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paint Brush Hills water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Paint Brush Hills; its 64 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Paint Brush Hills serve?

Paint Brush Hills serves approximately 4,994 people across 2 ZIP codes in Colorado.

Where does Paint Brush Hills get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
116

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

What contaminants are in Paint Brush Hills's water?
Detected contaminants include PFOA, PFNA, Contaminant 2015, Mercury. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Paint Brush Hills serve?
Paint Brush Hills serves approximately 4,994 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Paint Brush Hills's water source?
Paint Brush Hills draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Paint Brush Hills's service area?
The Paint Brush Hills service area has a median household income of $132,509. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Paint Brush Hills get its water?
Paint Brush Hills'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.). Paint Brush Hills (CO): 64 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/co0221690/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Paint Brush Hills (EPA ID: CO0221690) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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