Water Quality in La Jara, CO (81140)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 81140.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 11 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are18 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 77% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
1,893
Population
11
Water Systems
18
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (11)
La Jara Town Of
Centauri Hs Centauri Ms
Conejos County Middle School
Conejos Cg #1 (High)
Alamosa Cg
La Jara Office, Eddie Valdez
Mogote Cg
Conejos Campground No 2 Low
Spectacle Lake Cg No 1 High
Spectaclelake Cg No 2 Lower
Stunner Cg
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
La Jara (81140) has more violations than 77% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 18, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.
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.