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MITCHELL COOPER DITCH PIPELINE — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,028 people · Colorado

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
—
System ID
CO0123510
Violations
36

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

15

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Violation related to Turbidity

When: July 31, 2025 – August 5, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2025 – August 5, 2025Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Violation related to Turbidity

When: September 10, 2024 – October 29, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Violation related to Turbidity

When: June 10, 2024 – October 29, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Violation related to Turbidity

When: March 10, 2024 – October 29, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Violation related to Turbidity

When: December 10, 2023 – October 29, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Violation related to Turbidity

When: September 10, 2023 – October 1, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: July 14, 2023 – July 27, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed to complete routine monitoring

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

When: July 1, 2023 – July 31, 2023Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Violation related to Turbidity

When: June 10, 2023 – October 1, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Failed to complete routine monitoring

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

When: February 1, 2023 – February 28, 2023Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed to complete routine monitoring

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

When: November 1, 2022 – November 30, 2022Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed to complete routine monitoring

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

When: May 1, 2021 – May 31, 2021Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

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

When: May 1, 2021 – May 31, 2021Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: April 14, 2021 – May 21, 2021Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: 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 MITCHELL COOPER DITCH PIPELINE

Is MITCHELL COOPER DITCH PIPELINE water safe to drink?

MITCHELL COOPER DITCH PIPELINE water receives a grade of C (49/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 36 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has MITCHELL COOPER DITCH PIPELINE detected?

1 contaminants were tested in MITCHELL COOPER DITCH PIPELINE's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does MITCHELL COOPER DITCH PIPELINE have any EPA violations?

Yes, MITCHELL COOPER DITCH PIPELINE has 36 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, MR, MON. 3 are health-based violations.

How many people does MITCHELL COOPER DITCH PIPELINE serve?

MITCHELL COOPER DITCH PIPELINE serves approximately 1,028 people, Colorado.

What type of water does MITCHELL COOPER DITCH PIPELINE provide?

MITCHELL COOPER DITCH PIPELINE sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is CO0123510.

How does MITCHELL COOPER DITCH PIPELINE compare to other utilities in Colorado?

MITCHELL COOPER DITCH PIPELINE scores 49/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our Colorado state page for a full comparison of water systems.