F0/100
AKRON TOWN OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 2,379 people · Colorado
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
CO0161001
Violations
76
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 2.14 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.002 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
4
Violations (last 5yr)
1
Unresolved
1
Health-Related
TIER 3Unresolved
Violation related to Turbidity
When: March 31, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved
Violation related to Turbidity
When: July 1, 2024 – September 26, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Nitrite
When: March 1, 2024 – March 5, 2024Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2022 – July 12, 2022Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About AKRON TOWN OF
Is AKRON TOWN OF water safe to drink?
AKRON TOWN OF water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 76 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has AKRON TOWN OF detected?
28 contaminants were tested in AKRON TOWN OF's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does AKRON TOWN OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, AKRON TOWN OF has 76 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, TT, MR. 4 are health-based violations.
How many people does AKRON TOWN OF serve?
AKRON TOWN OF serves approximately 2,379 people, Colorado.
What type of water does AKRON TOWN OF provide?
AKRON TOWN OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is CO0161001.
How does AKRON TOWN OF compare to other utilities in Colorado?
AKRON TOWN OF scores 0/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Colorado state page for a full comparison of water systems.