Water Quality in La Junta, CO (81030)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 81030.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

148

Population

3

Water Systems

125

Violations (5yr)

60

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (3)

La Junta City Of

Groundwater 8,320 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Cheraw Town Of

17 health-based
Groundwater 254 people served
45 violations (5yr) · 17 health-based
Lead tested: 1.7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Beehive Water Association

43 health-based
Groundwater 154 people served
80 violations (5yr) · 43 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 2.7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Contaminants Found

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)Health-Based
39 violations
All resolved
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UHealth-Based
9 violations
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
3 violations
All resolved
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleHealth-Based
3 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
21 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

7 violations
Has active
Combined UraniumMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

2 violations
All resolved
2,4-DMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

1 violation
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

1 violation
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1.7 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2024

How Does This Compare?

La Junta (81030) has more violations than 97% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 125.

Fewer violations 97th percentile More violations

Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

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

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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