Water Quality in Alamosa, CO (81146)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 81146.

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 6 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 60% of US ZIP codes.

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

637

Population

10

Water Systems

7

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (10)

Alamosa City Of

Groundwater 11,271 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Great Sand Dunes Hq

1 health-based
Groundwater 1,400 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Sangre De Cristo Lane Seven School

Groundwater 445 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Great Sand Dunes Pinon Flats Cg

All resolved
Groundwater 250 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Great Sand Dunes Country Club

Groundwater 64 people served
0 violations

Rustic Rook Resort

All resolved
Groundwater 49 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Great Sand Dunes Oasis

All resolved
Groundwater 33 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Dune Valley Distillery & Pub

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Dunes Cafe

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Sangre De Cristo Jr Sr High

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

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

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

4 violations
All resolved
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalateMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Alamosa (81146) has more violations than 60% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 7.

Fewer violations 60th 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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