Shambhala Mountain Center
EPA ID: CO0235685 · 90 people served · 1 ZIP code
Where compliant utilities carry no open actions, Shambhala Mountain Center shows 1 active EPA violation in the federal database for a service population of approximately 90.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 2 (2021) to 4 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Shambhala Mountain Center Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The Shambhala Mountain Center serves a community with a median household income of $91,500 and an estimated 913 residents across its service area. Approximately 55% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Shambhala Mountain Center'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 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
Detected Contaminants
How Shambhala Mountain Center compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Fecal Coliform at 9 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
E. coli at 3 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.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Total Coliform 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
Shambhala Mountain Center (EPA ID: CO0235685) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 90 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 80545 in Red Feather Lakes.
Average Home Safety Score: C (61/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2025 | Fecal Coliform | Health-based | Resolved |
| August 1, 2025 | Fecal Coliform | Health-based | Resolved |
| August 1, 2025 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Fecal Coliform | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| March 1, 2025 | Fecal Coliform | Health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2024 | E. coli | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Total Coliform | Monitoring | Unresolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 9 | Yes |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 3 | Yes |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
E. coli (EPA limit: Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action))
Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children At-risk groups: children under 5, elderly, immunocompromised individuals, pregnant women.
Removal methods: UV disinfection (99.99%), chlorination, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80545 | 0.0025 mg/L | No | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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ZIP Codes Served
- 80545 — Red Feather Lakes
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Shambhala Mountain Center (CO0235685) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shambhala Mountain Center water safe to drink?
Shambhala Mountain Center has recorded 9 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does Shambhala Mountain Center serve?
Shambhala Mountain Center serves approximately 90 people across 1 ZIP code in Colorado.
Where does Shambhala Mountain Center 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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