Water Quality in Lamar, CO (81092)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 81092.

Past Health-Based Violations

157 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 30 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 98% of US ZIP codes.

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

761

Population

3

Water Systems

187

Violations (5yr)

157

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (3)

Lamar City Of

Groundwater 7,500 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

May Valley Wa

157 health-based
Groundwater 1,500 people served
187 violations (5yr) · 157 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Wiley Town Of

Groundwater 405 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Contaminants Found

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)Health-Based
19 violations
All resolved
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UHealth-Based
19 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
Combined UraniumMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
4 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Lamar (81092) has more violations than 98% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 187.

Fewer violations 98th 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.

Whole House Carbon Filter

A solid baseline for improving overall water quality. Reduces chlorine, sediment, and many common contaminants throughout your entire home.

Targets:Chlorine, Sediment, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 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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