South Adams County WSD (CO) Water Quality

South Adams County WSD is a large public water system in EPA region 8 that provides tap water for the 80022, 80037, 80640 zip codes. It has 16 facilities where the water supply was tested for 78 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

The maximum reported level of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) was 24.804 µg/L. The maximum reported level of Manganese was 17.8 µg/L. There were 2 contamintants found in the South Adams County WSD water supply at levels that were above the minimum reporting level.

Contaminants

1,1-dichloroethane (28)

1,2,3-trichloropropane (28)

1,3-butadiene (28)

1,4-dioxane (28)

1-butanol (22)

11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (12)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (12)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (12)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (12)

2,4-dinitrotoluene (16)

2,6-dinitrotoluene (16)

2-methoxyethanol (22)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) (22)

4,4'-dichloro dichlorophenyl ethylene (DDE) (16)

4,8-dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (12)

9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (12)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (22)

anatoxin-a (7)

bromochloromethane (Halon 1011) (28)

bromomethane (28)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (22)

chlorate (56)

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) (28)

chloromethane (28)

chlorpyrifos (22)

chromium (56)

chromium-6 (56)

cobalt (56)

cylindrospermopsin (7)

dimethipin (22)

dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA) mono/di-acid degradate (16)

ethoprop (22)

Germanium (22)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) (32)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) (32)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) (32)

hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) (12)

lithium (12)

Manganese (22)

methyl-tertiary-butyl-ether (MTBE) (16)

molinate (16)

molybdenum (56)

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (12)

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (12)

nitrobenzene (16)

nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (12)

o-toluidine (22)

oxyfluorfen (22)

perchlorate (16)

perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (12)

perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (12)

perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (12)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (40)

perfluorobutanoic acid (12)

perfluorodecanoic acid (12)

perfluorododecanoic acid (12)

perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (12)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (40)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (40)

perfluorohexanoic acid (12)

perfluorononanoic acid (40)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (40)

perfluorooctanoic acid (40)

perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (12)

perfluoropentanoic acid (12)

perfluorotetradecanoic acid (12)

perfluorotridecanoic acid (12)

perfluoroundecanoic acid (12)

profenofos (22)

quinoline (22)

s-ethyl-dipropylthiocarbamate (EPTC) (16)

strontium (56)

tebuconazole (22)

terbacil (16)

total microcystins (7)

Total Permethrin (22)

tribufos (22)

vanadium (56)

Sampling Facilities

Reservoir No 3 at 56th
Ground Water (GW)

Reservoir 3 Entry PointEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
EPTDS from Tank #3Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
RESERVOIR 3Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Reservoir No 5 at 64th
Ground Water (GW)

Reservoir 5 Entry PointEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
EPTDS from Tank #5Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
RESERVOIR 5Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Reservoir No 7 at 80th
Ground Water (GW)

Reservoir 7 Entry PointEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
EPTDS from Tank #7Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
RESERVOIR 7Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Denver Water Master Meter at Quebec St
Surface Water (SW)

Denver QuebecEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Klein Finished Blended
Ground Water (GW)

Klein Finished Blended Entry PointEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
EPTDS from Tank #10Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Tank #1 Reservoir
Ground Water (GW)

Reservoir 1 Entry PointEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
EPTDS from Tank #1Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
RESERVOIR 1Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Tank #2 Pontiac Reservoir
Ground Water (GW)

Reservoir 2 Entry PointEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
EPTDS from Tank #2Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
RESERVOIR 2Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Tank #4 85th Res. & Pump St.
Ground Water (GW)

Reservoir 4 Entry PointEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
EPTDS from Tank #4Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
RESERVOIR 4Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Tank #6 Reservoir 70th
Ground Water (GW)

Reservoir 6 Entry PointEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
EPTDS from Tank #6Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
RESERVOIR 6Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Denver Tower Road Chlorination
Surface Water (SW)

Denver Tower chlorine analyzer vault Entry PointEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Tank #9 @ Sable Reservoir
Ground Water (GW)

Reservoir 9 Entry PointEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System
Multiple Sources (MX)

1-113th AvenueDistribution System (DS)
2-Village CircleDistribution System (DS)
3-104th PlaceDistribution System (DS)
4-Brighton Blvd.Distribution System (DS)
5-Uravan StreetDistribution System (DS)
6-Grape StreetDistribution System (DS)
7-67th PlaceDistribution System (DS)
8-119th PlaceDistribution System (DS)
DSMRT for Tank #1Maximum Residence Time (MR)
DSMRT for Tank #10Maximum Residence Time (MR)
DSMRT for Tank #2Maximum Residence Time (MR)
DSMRT for Tank #3Maximum Residence Time (MR)
DSMRT for Tank #4Maximum Residence Time (MR)
DSMRT for Tank #5Maximum Residence Time (MR)
DSMRT for Tank #6Maximum Residence Time (MR)
DSMRT for Tank #7Maximum Residence Time (MR)
DSMRT for Tank #8Maximum Residence Time (MR)
DSMRT for 104th & Sable Pump StationMaximum Residence Time (MR)

Tank #8 Adam City Reservoir
Ground Water (GW)

EPTDS from Tank #8Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
RESERVOIR 8Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

104th & Sable Pump Station
Ground Water (GW)

EPTDS from 104th & Sable Pump StationEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System
Multiple Sources (MX)

DSMRT for Denver Tower Road ChlorinationMaximum Residence Time (MR)
DSMRT for DenverMaximum Residence Time (MR)

Denver Intertie
Surface Water (SW)

EPTDS from DenverEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

FAQ

Is South Adams County WSD tap water safe to drink?

When was South Adams County WSD last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on December 16th, 2024.