WALDEN WSD Water Quality Report
Population
1,500
people served
Water Source
🏔️ Ground
wells & aquifers
National Rank
Top 90%
of 49,184 US systems
5-Year Record
⚠️ 4
violations recorded
C
Fair
Safety Grade
4 violations in the past 5 years
System Details
- PWSID
- CO0121850
- Population Served
- 1,500
- Water Source
- Ground Water
- Owner
- Local Government
- State
- Colorado
- EPA Region
- 8
Contaminants of Concern
| Contaminant | Status | Violations |
|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 5000 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 5 |
| Nitrate | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 2 |
| Fluoride | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 2 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs) | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 1 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 1 |
| Radium-226 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 3 |
Violation History
2024
3
2021
1
2020
1
2019
1
2018
2
2017
1
2016
3
2014
2
Total violations on record: 14
Service Area
Cities Served
ZIP Codes Served
Recommended Water Filters
Based on contaminants detected in this water system:
Reverse Osmosis System
Removes up to 99% of contaminants including PFAS, lead, arsenic, and nitrates
Removes: Nitrate, Radium-226, Fluoride
Activated Carbon Filter
Effective for chlorine, THMs, pesticides, and taste/odor improvement
Removes: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs), Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Water Distiller
Removes heavy metals, minerals, and most contaminants through evaporation
Removes: Fluoride
How does this compare?
This systemNational average
Grade C
Avg: B-C
14violations total
50% of national average
National avg: ~28 per system
🏘️ Small community water system.