Is RICO TOWN OF required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?

Yes. RICO TOWN OF is a community water system, and federal rules (40 CFR 141 Subpart O) require every community water system to publish a Consumer Confidence Report each year.

When is RICO TOWN OF’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?

RICO TOWN OF’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.

What is a Consumer Confidence Report?

A Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is the annual drinking water quality report that community water systems must provide to the people they serve. It lists the contaminants detected in the system’s water during the year, where the water comes from, and how the results compare with federal limits. EPA’s revised CCR rule takes effect January 1, 2027, and the first reports in the new format are due July 1, 2027.

RICO, CO · Dolores County

RICO TOWN OF Water System

Consumer Confidence Report status

RICO TOWN OF must publish a Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking water quality report covering calendar year 2026 — by July 1, 2027.

As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for RICO TOWN OF.

Data sourced from the EPA ECHO database (SDWA bulk download), last refreshed August 1, 2026. This is a record-keeping and public-information tool — it does not replace Colorado’s official records. Always confirm current status with Colorado before making decisions based on this information.

System facts

System ID (PWSID): CO0117700
System type: Community Water System
Population served: 437
Service connections: 236
Ownership: local government
Water source: groundwater (wells)

RICO TOWN OF is one of 1,060 community water systems in Colorado in the 500 or fewer people size category, serving 437 people from groundwater.

As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 8 entries between 1992 and 2010, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2010.

Of the 8, 5 are monitoring and reporting requirements — the category that accounts for about four in five of all violations in EPA's national dataset — rather than findings about the water itself. The record involves the Total Coliform Rules, the Surface Water Treatment Rules, and volatile organic chemicals.

Violation history

Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter)
—
Surface Water Treatment Rule
January 1, 2010 – January 31, 2010
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
CHLOROBENZENE
January 1, 2002 – December 31, 2004
Resolved
Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)
Health-based
Surface Water Treatment Rule
May 1, 2001 – May 31, 2001
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
June 1, 2000 – June 30, 2000
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Acute (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
May 1, 1994 – May 31, 1994
Resolved
Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter)
—
Surface Water Treatment Rule
November 1, 1993 – November 30, 1993
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
February 1, 1993 – February 28, 1993
Resolved
Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
December 1, 1992 – December 31, 1992
Resolved

Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state

Period	Violation	Contaminant / rule	Health-based	Status
January 1, 2010 – January 31, 2010	Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter)	Surface Water Treatment Rule	—	Resolved
January 1, 2002 – December 31, 2004	Monitoring, Regular	CHLOROBENZENE	—	Resolved
May 1, 2001 – May 31, 2001	Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)	Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-based	Resolved
June 1, 2000 – June 30, 2000	Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved
May 1, 1994 – May 31, 1994	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Acute (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Resolved
November 1, 1993 – November 30, 1993	Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter)	Surface Water Treatment Rule	—	Resolved
February 1, 1993 – February 28, 1993	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Resolved
December 1, 1992 – December 31, 1992	Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved

Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state

Enforcement actions

May 27, 2025State Public Notification received5 linked violations
March 14, 2024State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
March 14, 2024State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
October 19, 2022State Public Notification requested3 linked violations
January 26, 2021State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
February 7, 2020State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
June 7, 2011State Public Notification received3 linked violations
July 31, 2010State Compliance achieved5 linked violations
March 4, 2010State Public Notification requested4 linked violations
March 4, 2010State Public Notification requested3 linked violations
June 3, 2009State Public Notification requested23 linked violations
April 4, 2008State Compliance achieved13 linked violations
December 8, 2007State Compliance achieved24 linked violations
August 10, 2007State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
August 2, 2007State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
May 15, 2007State Compliance achieved20 linked violations
January 10, 2007State Compliance achieved30 linked violations
February 6, 2006State Compliance achieved3 linked violations
April 7, 2005State Violation/Reminder Notice30 linked violations
April 7, 2005State Public Notification requested34 linked violations
September 12, 2001State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
June 13, 2001State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
December 20, 1995State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
March 6, 1995State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
March 6, 1995State Intentional no-action1 linked violation
May 23, 1994State Public Notification requested2 linked violations

Common questions

Is RICO TOWN OF required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?: Yes. RICO TOWN OF is a community water system, and federal rules (40 CFR 141 Subpart O) require every community water system to publish a Consumer Confidence Report each year.
When is RICO TOWN OF’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?: RICO TOWN OF’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does RICO TOWN OF have any open drinking water violations on record?: As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for RICO TOWN OF.
What is a Consumer Confidence Report?: A Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is the annual drinking water quality report that community water systems must provide to the people they serve. It lists the contaminants detected in the system’s water during the year, where the water comes from, and how the results compare with federal limits. EPA’s revised CCR rule takes effect January 1, 2027, and the first reports in the new format are due July 1, 2027.

Contact

MCCARTHY, CHAUNCEY

970-967-2863

RICO, CO 81332