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CRIPPLE CREEK CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 2,817 people · Colorado

Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
CO0160100
Violations
17

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
0.004 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

5

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Reporting Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 2, 2025 – July 28, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Violation related to Turbidity

When: May 9, 2025 – July 2, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: 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 CRIPPLE CREEK CITY OF

Is CRIPPLE CREEK CITY OF water safe to drink?

CRIPPLE CREEK CITY OF water receives a grade of B (76/100), which is considered good. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has CRIPPLE CREEK CITY OF detected?

1 contaminants were tested in CRIPPLE CREEK CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does CRIPPLE CREEK CITY OF have any EPA violations?

Yes, CRIPPLE CREEK CITY OF has 17 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include RPT, Other, MR. 1 are health-based violations.

How many people does CRIPPLE CREEK CITY OF serve?

CRIPPLE CREEK CITY OF serves approximately 2,817 people, Colorado.

What type of water does CRIPPLE CREEK CITY OF provide?

CRIPPLE CREEK CITY OF sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is CO0160100.

How does CRIPPLE CREEK CITY OF compare to other utilities in Colorado?

CRIPPLE CREEK CITY OF scores 76/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our Colorado state page for a full comparison of water systems.