Water Quality in STERLING, CO (80751)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 80751.

136

Total Violations

4

Health-Based

132

Monitoring / Reporting

136

Resolved

What does this mean?

136 of 136 violations have been resolved. 4 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 132 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.

Water systems: 31 Population served: 19,451

Violations Detail (136 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJul 31, 2024ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJul 31, 2024ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJul 31, 2024ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJul 31, 2024ResolvedN/A
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2024ResolvedN/A
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2024ResolvedN/A
ChlorineMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2024ResolvedEye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
ChlorineMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2024ResolvedEye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2024ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2024ResolvedN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2024(22)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Mar 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate

03

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate

03

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

2023(30)

Nitrate

03

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrate

03

Dec 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Dec 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Dec 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Dec 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Sep 17Resolved

Public Notice

75

Sep 17Resolved

Cryptosporidium

32

Jul 31Resolved

Cryptosporidium

32

Jul 31Resolved

Cryptosporidium

32

Jul 31Resolved

Turbidity

32

Jul 31Resolved

Turbidity

32

Jul 31Resolved

Turbidity

32

Jul 31Resolved

E. COLI

32

Jul 31Resolved

E. COLI

32

Jul 31Resolved

E. COLI

32

Jul 31Resolved

Turbidity

32

Jun 30Resolved

Turbidity

32

Jun 30Resolved

Turbidity

32

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jun 17Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jun 17Resolved

Cryptosporidium

32

May 31Resolved

Cryptosporidium

32

May 31Resolved

Cryptosporidium

32

May 31Resolved

Cryptosporidium

32

Apr 30Resolved

Cryptosporidium

32

Apr 30Resolved

Cryptosporidium

32

Apr 30Resolved

How Does This Compare?

STERLING (80751) has 136 recorded violations, including 4 health-based. All violations have been resolved, which is a positive sign for current water quality. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.

Reverse Osmosis System

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.

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