Water Quality in Crestone, CO (81131)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 81131.

Past Health-Based Violations

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

More violations than 70% of US ZIP codes.

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

1,051

Population

9

Water Systems

12

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (9)

Baca Grande Wsd

Groundwater 2,006 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 7.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Crestone Ws

1 health-based
Groundwater 293 people served
6 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Baca Grande Wsd Mhe

Groundwater 115 people served
0 violations

Perestroika

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

120 Silver

All resolved
Groundwater 24 people served
6 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Shambala Llc

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Harvest Restaurant

Groundwater 0
0 violations

200 Cottonwood Llc

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Baca Grande Chalet

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

3 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

3 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Approaching limit
7.6 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Crestone (81131) has more violations than 70% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 12.

Fewer violations 70th 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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