Water Quality in La Veta, CO (81055)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 81055.

Past Health-Based Violations

11 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 18 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 84% of US ZIP codes.

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

1,559

Population

13

Water Systems

29

Violations (5yr)

11

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (13)

La Veta Town Of

5 health-based
Surface water 850 people served
8 violations (5yr) · 5 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Sulphur Springs Camp

Groundwater 628 people served
0 violations

Cucharas Sanitation And Water District

5 health-based
Surface water 343 people served
10 violations (5yr) · 5 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 3.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Huajatolla Valley Estates Inc

1 health-based
Groundwater under influence of surface water 132 people served
11 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Rio Cucharas

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Paradise Acres

Groundwater 36 people served
0 violations

Cuchara W&Sd #3 -The Resort

Surface water 25 people served
0 violations

Cuchara Miniature Golf Course

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Echo Canyon Guest Ranch

Groundwater 5 people served
0 violations

Cuchara Wsd No 1

Surface water 0
0 violations

Triple Gs Cafe

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Our Chance Truck Stop

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Viettis Streamside Restaurant

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
8 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-Based
6 violations
All resolved
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
2 violations
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
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

La Veta (81055) has more violations than 84% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 29.

Fewer violations 84th 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.

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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