South Fork West Municipal Town of
EPA ID: CO0253718 · 566 people served · 1 ZIP code
Over the tracked period, South Fork West Municipal Town of logged 8 EPA violations — each has been remedied, and the system now supplies 566 people in good standing.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for South Fork West Municipal Town of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The South Fork West Municipal Town of serves a community with a median household income of $74,283 and an estimated 1,259 residents across its service area.
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?
South Fork West Municipal Town of'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.
About 1% of homes in Rio Grande County, Colorado rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How South Fork West Municipal Town of compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 2959 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.
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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
South Fork West Municipal Town of (EPA ID: CO0253718) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 566 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 81154 in South Fork.
Average Home Safety Score: B (79/100)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2025 | Gross Beta | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| June 22, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| June 15, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Contaminant 2959 | Monitoring | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 2 | No |
| Fluoride | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Lead | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2959 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Gross Beta | Radionuclides | 1 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81154 | 0.002 mg/L | No | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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ZIP Codes Served
- 81154 — South Fork
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for South Fork West Municipal Town of (CO0253718) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is South Fork West Municipal Town of water safe to drink?
South Fork West Municipal Town of has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.
How many people does South Fork West Municipal Town of serve?
South Fork West Municipal Town of serves approximately 566 people across 1 ZIP code in Colorado.
Where does South Fork West Municipal Town of get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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.
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