Is BUFFALO CREEK WD required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?

Yes. BUFFALO CREEK WD 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 BUFFALO CREEK WD’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?

BUFFALO CREEK WD’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.

BUFFALO CREEK, CO · Jefferson County

BUFFALO CREEK WD Water System

Consumer Confidence Report status

BUFFALO CREEK WD 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 BUFFALO CREEK WD.

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): CO0130015
System type: Community Water System
Population served: 125
Service connections: 130
Ownership: local government
Water source: surface water (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs)

BUFFALO CREEK WD is one of 1,060 community water systems in Colorado in the 500 or fewer people size category, serving 125 people from surface water.

As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 3 entries between 1996 and 2023, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2023.

Of the 3, 2 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 Surface Water Treatment Rules, the Lead and Copper Rule, and the Total Coliform Rules.

Violation history

Monthly Turbidity Exceed (Enhanced SWTR)
Health-based
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
May 1, 2023 – May 31, 2023
Resolved
Lead Consumer Notice
—
Lead and Copper Rule
October 1, 2021 – April 6, 2022
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
October 1, 1996 – October 31, 1996
Resolved

Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state

Period	Violation	Contaminant / rule	Health-based	Status
May 1, 2023 – May 31, 2023	Monthly Turbidity Exceed (Enhanced SWTR)	Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-based	Resolved
October 1, 2021 – April 6, 2022	Lead Consumer Notice	Lead and Copper Rule	—	Resolved
October 1, 1996 – October 31, 1996	Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved

Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state

Enforcement actions

July 11, 2023State Compliance achieved5 linked violations
June 8, 2023State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
October 27, 2021State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
April 15, 2021State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
April 15, 2021State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
April 11, 2021State Compliance achieved4 linked violations
October 2, 2019State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
July 19, 2019State Public Notification requested3 linked violations
April 17, 2019State Public Notification received2 linked violations
November 2, 2017State Public Notification requested10 linked violations
March 4, 2009State Public Notification requested53 linked violations
April 7, 2008State Compliance achieved10 linked violations
September 28, 2001State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
October 30, 1996State Public Notification received3 linked violations
October 29, 1996State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
October 29, 1996State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
September 8, 1994State Formal Notice of Violation issued4 linked violations

Common questions

Is BUFFALO CREEK WD required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?: Yes. BUFFALO CREEK WD 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 BUFFALO CREEK WD’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?: BUFFALO CREEK WD’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does BUFFALO CREEK WD have any open drinking water violations on record?: As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for BUFFALO CREEK WD.
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

GREEN, JIM

303-838-5312

BUFFALO CREEK, CO 80425