Water Quality in Ft Garland, CO (81133)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 81133.

No Health-Based Violations

None of the 2 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are16 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.

Better than 75% of US ZIP codes.

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

1,085

Population

2

Water Systems

16

Violations (5yr)

0

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (2)

Ft Garland Wsd

Groundwater 477 people served
13 violations (5yr)

Forbes Park Land Owners Association

All resolved
Groundwater 22 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Contaminants Found

Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

3 violations
Has active
NitrateMonitoring

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

3 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

2 violations
Has active
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

2 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

2 violations
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSMonitoring
1 violation
Has active
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

How Does This Compare?

Ft Garland (81133) has more violations than 75% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 16, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.

Fewer violations 75th percentile More violations

Water Filter Recommendations

No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.

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