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How Public-System Records Differ From Private-Well Testing in What They Establish

The public water system record covers the Security WSD serving El Paso County, not individual homes

The Security Water Supply District (WSD) public system provides water to about 20,000 people at over 7,500 connections using surface water sources. Data from federal monitoring (2013-2015) shows no VOC detections above reporting levels in this system's samples. Since these samples represent broad monitoring, they do not reflect the VOC level in your specific household water, which varies depending on home plumbing and any private well sources.

Detected VOC levels in the system are monitored but do not represent health violations or unsafe water

Federal surveys found no detections of VOCs like 1,1-dichloroethane, chloromethane, bromomethane, HCFC-22, Halon 1011, 1,3-butadiene, or MTBE above their reporting levels in the public system’s water. These findings mean that while VOCs are checked, no federal Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) apply here, and no federal health-based violations are recorded for this system.

Only testing your household water can confirm your specific VOC exposure

Because public system data aggregates many samples, the best way to know if VOCs affect your home water is through independent laboratory testing of your water supply. This step is essential, especially after your existing equipment has failed, to define what treatment or filtration you may need.

What Happens When VOC Problems Are Left Untreated For Years

Prolonged VOC presence can affect water taste and possible aesthetic qualities

While no health violations are reported in your area, VOCs can sometimes cause unpleasant tastes or odors in water if present. These effects do not necessarily indicate health risks but can reduce water enjoyment and household convenience over time.

Some VOCs may persist in water without filtration if contamination sources exist

If VOCs come from environmental sources such as industrial chemicals, gasoline components, or solvents nearby, untreated water can carry low-level volatile compounds that remain without targeted filtration efforts.

Regular monitoring and functional treatment equipment help maintain preferred water quality

Given your current equipment no longer works, ensuring replacement with technology designed for VOC removal offers peace of mind and helps maintain water quality consistent with your household’s expectations.

How to Compare This Area’s Record With a Neighboring County’s Without Overreading It

VOC detection data for Security WSD is specific to its service area, not neighboring regions

The data applies only to the Security Water Supply District in El Paso County. Neighboring counties may have different sources, industrial activity, and surface water qualities, which affect VOC presence independently.

Variations between counties reflect differences in water source type and local environmental factors

Different counties rely on diverse water sources—groundwater versus surface water—and face unique potential contamination events. Their VOC data should be assessed within their specific context, not directly compared to yours without detailed understanding.

Do not assume your area's VOC absence or presence predicts conditions elsewhere

Each water system’s monitoring results stand alone. Neighboring counties might show detections or none, but this does not establish a trend for your home's water quality.

What Changes for a Large Household, a Second Home, or a Seasonal Property

Larger households may experience greater impact from treatment equipment failure

Homes with more occupants or higher water use require consistent, effective treatment to keep water quality stable, so equipment that addresses VOCs is particularly important to maintain performance demands.

Seasonal or secondary homes can face additional water quality variations

Water sitting unused in plumbing during absences can accumulate VOC residues or other compounds; restoring filtration and flushing before use is advisable to ensure water freshness.

Water treatment equipment like the Autotrol VOCs & Industrial Chemicals Filter ships ready to configure for varying household sizes and use patterns

This system can accommodate typical residential needs and household changes, helping maintain VOC reduction across different occupancy situations.

How Many Samples and Wells Stand Behind the Figures, and What a Small Sample Means

Security WSD’s VOC record is based on 33 to 38 samples over multiple years

Each VOC was tested in dozens of samples between 2013 and 2015. This sample size provides a broad view of water quality but remains a snapshot rather than continuous monitoring.

Sampling covers surface water sources accessed by the public water system, not private wells

All samples come from water before household distribution. Private well water, if present, has separate considerations and is not reflected in these figures.

A moderate number of samples gives useful but limited insight into rare or fluctuating VOC occurrences

Uncommon spikes or short-term contamination episodes may not appear in periodic federal sampling. For your home, recent and specific water testing is the gold standard.

What You Should NOT Conclude From Area Data

The absence of VOC detections above reporting levels in the public water system for El Paso’s Security WSD does not guarantee your household water is naturally free of VOCs. Individual water quality depends on your plumbing, water source, and any specific contamination risks near your home.

Government monitoring results are not safety certifications nor do they imply no treatment is needed after equipment stops working. Testing your water and using specialized treatment equipment such as the Autotrol VOCs & Industrial Chemicals Filter can provide targeted VOC removal needed to restore your household’s water quality.

Where this information comes from

Source: EPA SDWIS public water system record. Sampled 2014-10-27. These figures describe the public water system's record, not the plumbing inside any individual building.

On record: EPA UCMR3 monitoring (2013-2015) for Security WSD (CO0121775), CO: 261 results across 7 listed contaminants, 0 detections above the reporting level; nothing detected above the method reporting level