Facts and figures about the WATCO water system, water quality compliance, and community operations.
Key facts about the Alpine Lakes Ranch water system and the community it serves.
Properties Served
Total property owner connections within Alpine Lakes Ranch.
System Elevation Range
Approximate service elevation in the San Juan Mountains, Pagosa Springs, CO.
Board of Directors
Elected property owners who govern WATCO on behalf of all shareholders.
Years in Operation
WATCO has been maintaining and operating the ALR water system for over three decades.
Testing, compliance, and quality assurance metrics for the WATCO water system.
Compliance Status
WATCO meets all CDPHE and EPA drinking water standards.
Annual Water Tests
Individual water quality tests conducted each year across all required parameters.
Contaminants Monitored
Parameters tested per CDPHE requirements including bacteria, nitrates, metals, and disinfectants.
CCR Reports Published
Consumer Confidence Reports published every year and available to all property owners.
How the system is structured, licensed, and managed on behalf of property owners.
System Type
Licensed by CDPHE as a Public Water System, subject to all state and federal regulations.
Ownership Structure
WATCO is a not-for-profit corporation — all revenue goes directly to system operations and improvements.
Licensed Operators
Day-to-day operations are managed by CDPHE-licensed and fully insured water system operators.
Regulatory Body
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment oversees all compliance and licensing.
The annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) contains detailed test results for every monitored parameter. It is published each year and available to all ALR property owners.