Castle Rock Water Quality

Colorado

Health Violations

The tap water in Castle Rock, Colorado is served by 8 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 115,659 people. 36 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 4010 in 2024. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

8
Water Systems
115,659
Population Served
36
Total Violations
36
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Castle Rock, Colorado is delivered through 8 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 115,659 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.

The SDWIS record for Castle Rock shows 36 total violations across all 8 systems, of which 36 are health-based, meaning either a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) was exceeded or a required treatment technique was not followed. Contaminants cited in health-based violations include 4010, 0400, 5000. 2 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are also located within the city limits.

A past EPA violation does not mean the water is currently unsafe, utilities are required to notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the Colorado drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.

Community Water Systems

System Name Pop. Served Violations Status
CASTLE ROCK TOWN OF 106,822 0 Clean
CASTLE PINES VILLAGE MD 5,656 0 Clean
CONSOLIDATED BELL MTN RANCH MD 1,000 0 Clean
ACADEMY WSD 750 1 Health
INDEPENDENCE WSD 567 0 Clean
BEVERLY HILLS MUTUAL WC 325 1 Health
SILVER HEIGHTS WSD 301 0 Clean
LOUVIERS WSD 238 34 Health

Does this city have health-based water violations?

Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels that exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). This does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe.

Contaminant Begin Date
4010 2024-10-01
4010 2024-10-01
4010 2024-07-01
4010 2024-07-01
4010 2024-07-01
4010 2024-04-01
4010 2024-04-01
4010 2024-04-01
4010 2024-01-01
4010 2024-01-01
4010 2024-01-01
4010 2024-01-01
4010 2023-10-01
4010 2023-10-01
4010 2023-10-01
4010 2023-10-01
4010 2023-07-01
4010 2023-07-01
4010 2023-07-01
4010 2023-04-01
4010 2023-04-01
4010 2023-04-01
4010 2023-04-01
4010 2021-10-01
4010 2021-01-01
4010 2020-10-01
4010 2020-07-01
4010 2020-04-01
4010 2020-01-01
4010 2019-10-01
4010 2019-07-01
4010 2019-04-01
4010 2019-01-01
4010 2018-10-01
0400 2018-04-01
5000 1997-01-01

TRI Facilities in Castle Rock

Facility Total Releases
Holcim Wcr Inc Castle Rock Ready Mix Plant 482 lbs
Smyrna Ready Mix Concrete LLC - Castle Rock Ready Mix 2 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Castle Rock, Colorado water safe to drink?
Castle Rock is served by 8 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 115,659 people. 36 health-based violations have been recorded. A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe, systems are required to notify customers and resolve issues. Contact your local water utility for current status.
How many water violations does Castle Rock have?
Castle Rock water systems have a total of 36 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 36 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Castle Rock water?
Health-based violations for Castle Rock water systems include the following contaminants: 4010, 0400, 5000. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Castle Rock?
8 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Castle Rock, Colorado, collectively covering approximately 115,659 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Castle Rock get its drinking water?
Castle Rock's water supply comes from 8 EPA-regulated community water systems. Source type data is not available for all systems. For detailed supply information, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
Are there pollution sources near Castle Rock?
Yes, 2 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Castle Rock, Colorado, reporting a combined 484 lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

About This Data

Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Violations are reported by state agencies to EPA and include both health-based (MCL exceedances) and monitoring/reporting violations.

A reported violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe to drink. Many violations are resolved quickly, and public water systems are required to notify customers of significant issues. For current water quality, contact your local water utility.

TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.

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