Fort Lupton Water Quality

Colorado

Health Violations

The tap water in Fort Lupton, Colorado is served by 5 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 14,013 people. 50 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 0300 in 2023. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

5
Water Systems
14,013
Population Served
50
Total Violations
50
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Fort Lupton, Colorado is delivered through 5 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 14,013 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 Fort Lupton shows 50 total violations across all 5 systems, of which 50 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 0300, 0200, 0400, 1040. 11 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
FT LUPTON CITY OF 12,099 48 Health
ARISTOCRAT RANCHETTE WATER PROJECT 1,260 0 Clean
WATTENBERG IMPROVEMENT ASSOC 350 1 Health
COPPER KEY VILLAGE MHP 260 0 Clean
FOX HILL WATER ASSOCIATION INC 44 1 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
0300 2023-09-01
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0200 2023-08-01
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0200 2023-08-01
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0300 2022-07-01
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0300 2022-07-01
0200 2021-06-01
0200 2021-06-01
0200 2021-06-01
0200 2019-12-01
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0200 2019-11-01
0200 2019-11-01
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0200 2019-10-01
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0200 2019-08-01
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0200 2019-07-01
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0200 2019-06-01
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0200 2019-05-01
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0200 2019-04-01
0200 2019-04-01
0200 2019-04-01
0200 2019-03-01
0200 2019-03-01
0200 2019-03-01
0400 2016-02-29
1040 2015-06-01

TRI Facilities in Fort Lupton

Facility Total Releases
Golden Aluminum 213.7K lbs
Fort Lupton Gas Processing Plant 43.8K lbs
Platte Valley Gas Processing Plant 39.3K lbs
Halliburton Fort Lupton Field Camp 27.8K lbs
Lancaster Gas Processing Plant 17.1K lbs
Dcp Midstream LP - Spindle Gas Plant 12.1K lbs
Rocky Mountain Midstream - Fort Lupton Gas Plant 3.7K lbs
Pilot Thomas Logistics LLC - Fort Lupton 12 lbs
Basalite Building Products Llc. 0 lbs
Burnco Colorado LLC - Fort Lupton 0 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fort Lupton, Colorado water safe to drink?
Fort Lupton is served by 5 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 14,013 people. 50 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 Fort Lupton have?
Fort Lupton water systems have a total of 50 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 50 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Fort Lupton water?
Health-based violations for Fort Lupton water systems include the following contaminants: 0300, 0200, 0400, 1040. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Fort Lupton?
5 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Fort Lupton, Colorado, collectively covering approximately 14,013 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Fort Lupton get its drinking water?
Fort Lupton's water supply comes from 5 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 Fort Lupton?
Yes, 11 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Fort Lupton, Colorado, reporting a combined 357.6K 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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