BAYFIELD, CO · La Plata County
FOREST LAKES MD Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
FOREST LAKES MD 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 FOREST LAKES MD.
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)
- CO0134360
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 1,699
- Service connections
- 861
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
FOREST LAKES MD is one of 305 community water systems in Colorado in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 1,699 people from groundwater.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 2 entries between 1996 and 2003, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2003.
Of the 2, 1 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.
Violation history
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-basedColiform (TCR)
September 1, 2003 – September 30, 2003
ResolvedMonitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
July 1, 1996 – July 31, 1996
Resolved
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2003 – September 30, 2003 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 1996 – July 31, 1996 | Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | — | Resolved |
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
Enforcement actions
- January 2, 2020State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
- January 2, 2020State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- January 1, 2020State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- August 29, 2008State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- March 31, 2008State Compliance achieved4 linked violations
- November 6, 2007State Public Notification requested7 linked violations
- August 6, 2004State Public Notification received4 linked violations
- March 31, 2002State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
- March 31, 2002State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
Common questions
Is FOREST LAKES MD required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. FOREST LAKES MD 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 FOREST LAKES MD’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- FOREST LAKES MD’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does FOREST LAKES MD have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for FOREST LAKES MD.
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
GRIFFITHS, COREY
970-884-2925
BAYFIELD, CO 81122