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 resolvedEl Moro Hoehne Pipeline Assoc
All resolvedMonument Lake Resort
All resolvedSanta Fe Trail Ranch Md
1 health-basedSunflower Valley Pipeline Assn
All resolvedGreetville Carbondale Water
Trinidad Lake Ranches Poa
All resolvedPinon W&S Dist - Sander Mhp
Greetville-Carbondale Wtr Assn
Starkville - Town Of
Cokedale Town Of
All resolvedGreetville-Carbondale Wtr Assn
Wall Of Legends Guest Ranch The
Tres Valles West
1 health-basedStarkville Town Of
All resolvedPinon Wsd
All resolvedChicosa Water Users Association
All resolvedSpanish Peaks Landowners Association Inc
All resolvedChicosa Canyon Country Store
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: 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.
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.