Colorado Water Compliance Services provides licensed Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) services for public water systems and wastewater facilities of all types across Colorado — from mobile home parks and HOAs to schools, businesses, and municipalities.
If your facility has a public water system or a wastewater discharge permit in Colorado, you need a certified ORC. We work with owners and operators of all system types — large portfolios or a single facility.
Portfolio or single-park water system operations, CDPHE compliance, sampling coordination, and CCR distribution for MHP community water systems.
Transient Non-Community water system compliance including monitoring, sampling, and seasonal system management for recreational facilities.
Non-Transient Non-Community water system operations and wastewater compliance for educational facilities with their own water or wastewater infrastructure.
Community water system operations for homeowners associations and private subdivisions with their own distribution infrastructure and wells.
Private water supply and industrial wastewater system compliance. NPDES permit management, DMR reporting, and effluent monitoring for facilities with discharge permits.
Seasonal water system compliance for summer camps, ski resorts, and recreational facilities — including startup, shutdown, and seasonal monitoring programs.
Water quality compliance for healthcare facilities, assisted living communities, and senior housing. Year-round residents make these Community Water Systems subject to the full suite of CDPHE monitoring requirements.
ORC services for small wastewater treatment plants, lagoon systems, and package plants. DMR reporting, effluent sampling, and CDPHE compliance management.
ORC designation and startup compliance for newly constructed water or wastewater systems. We help new system owners navigate CDPHE permitting and initial monitoring requirements.
Full-service contract operations for water and wastewater systems. We handle the regulatory side so you can focus on running your facility or business.
CDPHE ORC filing and designation for your public water system. We are your operator of record — accountable to CDPHE from day one.
✓ Included in retainerDocumented site visits, pressure checks, chlorine residual field testing, infrastructure inspection, and written reports for every visit.
✓ Included in retainerBacteriological, Lead & Copper Rule, disinfection byproduct (TTHMs & HAA5s), and nitrate/nitrite sampling managed end to end. Lab fees billed direct to you.
✓ Included in retainerMonitoring Plan creation, maintenance, and updates. Waiver applications and reduced monitoring coordination with CDPHE on your behalf.
✓ Included in retainerAnnual CCR preparation and resident distribution by July 1. English and Spanish versions. Filed with CDPHE. Required for all Community Water Systems.
✓ Included in retainerWritten Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection Control Program establishment and annual compliance reporting to CDPHE.
✓ Included in retainerCDPHE ORC filing for your wastewater treatment facility. Class A Wastewater certified — the highest classification in Colorado.
✓ Included in retainerDischarge Monitoring Report preparation and submission. Accurate, on-time monthly reporting to CDPHE for NPDES permit compliance.
✓ Included in retainerInfluent and effluent sampling coordination per your NPDES permit schedule. Lab coordination and chain of custody management.
✓ Included in retainerRegular documented inspections of treatment equipment, process monitoring, and operational parameters. Written reports every visit.
✓ Included in retainerFull NPDES/CDPS permit tracking, correspondence management, and regulatory reporting. We interface with CDPHE directly on your behalf.
✓ Included in retainerRapid response to any permit exceedances. Preparation of required reports, corrective action plans, and all CDPHE correspondence.
✓ Included in retainerAlways reachable by phone for system emergencies. On-call consultation included at no charge. Physical response available when needed.
✓ Included in retainerTier 1, 2, and 3 public notification drafting and distribution in English and Spanish for any violations or exceedances. Timely, compliant, handled.
✓ Included in retainerInfrastructure documentation, system mapping review, and condition reporting. Annual written assessment with capital improvement recommendations.
✓ Included in retainerPlain-language monthly summary reports covering inspections, compliance status, sampling results, upcoming deadlines, and action items.
✓ Included in retainerSeamless ORC transitions from your prior operator. We coordinate CDPHE filings, records transfer, and continuity of compliance — no gaps.
✓ Included in retainerWe handle all CDPHE correspondence, inspection coordination, and regulatory inquiries directly. You don't have to speak regulator — we do it for you.
✓ Included in retainerColorado's water and wastewater systems are classified by how they serve the public. We hold or are pursuing certifications to serve all of them.
The most comprehensive regulatory classification. Serves permanent residents year-round. Subject to the full suite of CDPHE drinking water requirements including Lead & Copper Rule, CCR, and disinfection byproduct monitoring.
Serves the same population regularly but not year-round residential. Subject to significant monitoring requirements including nitrate, Lead & Copper, and bacteriological sampling on a defined schedule.
Serves a rotating population that is not the same people regularly. Monitoring requirements are less intensive but bacteriological sampling and nitrate monitoring still apply.
Facilities with a Colorado Discharge Permit System (CDPS) or NPDES permit discharging treated wastewater. Requires Class A Wastewater certified ORC, DMR reporting, and effluent monitoring per permit schedule.
Colorado Water Compliance Services was founded to give small and mid-size water and wastewater system owners access to professional, responsive, certified operator services — without the overhead of a large engineering firm.
We work directly with system owners and property managers across Colorado, handling all CDPHE regulatory obligations so you can focus on running your facility, business, or investment portfolio.
Every system we operate gets a designated certified ORC, documented monthly inspections, coordinated sampling, and plain-language monthly reporting. No surprises, no runaround — just reliable compliance management from a team that knows Colorado water regulations inside and out.
Whether you're a new owner, switching operators, or just exploring your options — we're happy to answer questions and put together a proposal at no cost.
Our team is hands-on and responsive. When you reach out, you connect directly with a licensed operator — not a call center or an account manager.