Water Quality in Trinidad, CO (81082)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 81082.

Past Health-Based Violations

2 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 50 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 91% of US ZIP codes.

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

11,842

Population

19

Water Systems

52

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (19)

Trinidad City Of

All resolved
Surface water 11,400 people served
5 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

El Moro Hoehne Pipeline Assoc

All resolved
Purchased surface water 655 people served
6 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Monument Lake Resort

All resolved
Surface water 380 people served
7 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Santa Fe Trail Ranch Md

1 health-based
Purchased surface water 360 people served
7 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.9 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Sunflower Valley Pipeline Assn

All resolved
Purchased surface water 312 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Greetville Carbondale Water

Purchased surface water 210 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Trinidad Lake Ranches Poa

All resolved
Purchased surface water 200 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Pinon W&S Dist - Sander Mhp

Groundwater 170 people served
0 violations

Greetville-Carbondale Wtr Assn

Purchased surface water 150 people served
0 violations

Starkville - Town Of

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Cokedale Town Of

All resolved
Purchased surface water 120 people served
8 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Greetville-Carbondale Wtr Assn

Purchased surface water 101 people served
0 violations

Wall Of Legends Guest Ranch The

Groundwater 73 people served
0 violations

Tres Valles West

1 health-based
Groundwater under influence of surface water 68 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Starkville Town Of

All resolved
Purchased surface water 66 people served
7 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Pinon Wsd

All resolved
Purchased surface water 50 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Chicosa Water Users Association

All resolved
Purchased surface water 40 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Spanish Peaks Landowners Association Inc

All resolved
Groundwater under influence of surface water 25 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Chicosa Canyon Country Store

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
9 violations
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

9 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

8 violations
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
7 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

6 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

5 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
2 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2025

How Does This Compare?

Trinidad (81082) has more violations than 91% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 52.

Fewer violations 91th 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

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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