Water System Report CO

Csu Main and West Housing Campus

EPA ID: CO0235184 · 27,375 people served · 9 ZIP codes

In the most recent five-year monitoring window, Csu Main and West Housing Campus posted zero EPA violations serving 27,375 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

27,375
People Served
9
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$541K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Csu Main and West Housing Campus Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$89,098
Median Household Income
201,525
Service Area Population
3%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
39%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Csu Main and West Housing Campus serves a community with a median household income of $89,098 and an estimated 201,525 residents across its service area.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Csu Main and West Housing Campus'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Larimer 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

42 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 63% 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. 1 detection recorded.

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.
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $867
PFAS Treatment $56
Total Estimated Cost $2,122

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 $2,122 (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

Csu Main and West Housing Campus (EPA ID: CO0235184) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 27,375 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 9 ZIP codes across 1 community.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 3 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 6 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Csu Main and West Housing Campus (CO0235184) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Csu Main and West Housing Campus water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Csu Main and West Housing Campus has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Csu Main and West Housing Campus serve?

Csu Main and West Housing Campus serves approximately 27,375 people across 9 ZIP codes in Colorado.

Where does Csu Main and West Housing Campus get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
29

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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
208
Confirmed Non-Lead

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.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 27,375
Reported to Colorado

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Csu Main and West Housing Campus meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Csu Main and West Housing Campus serve?
Csu Main and West Housing Campus serves approximately 27,375 people with drinking water across 9 ZIP codes.
What is Csu Main and West Housing Campus's water source?
Csu Main and West Housing Campus draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Csu Main and West Housing Campus's service area?
The Csu Main and West Housing Campus service area has a median household income of $89,098. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Csu Main and West Housing Campus get its water?
Csu Main and West Housing Campus'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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