Water Quality in Pagosa Springs, CO (81147)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 81147.
Active Health Violations
4 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 93% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
13,091
Population
54
Water Systems
68
Violations (5yr)
4
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (54)
Pagosa Area Wsd
All resolvedWolf Creek Ski Corp
Archuleta Wc - Dissolved
San Juan River Village Md
All resolvedAspen Springs Md
All resolvedAlpine Lakes Ranch Wc
All resolvedArchuleta Water Co
Pagosa Springs Rv Park
All resolvedSunset Ranch Trlr Ct
Sonlight Adventures Inc
1 health-basedSportsmans Campground
Turkey Springs Trading Post
All resolvedWater Runner Llc The
1 health-basedTara Mandala
Log Park Wc
Last Resort On The River
Snow Wolf Lodge
All resolvedNavajo River Ranch Poa
2 health-basedHappy Camper Rv Park
All resolvedAirport Trailer Park
Hideaway Park
Lost Valley Of The San Juans
J Bar J Campground
Inn At The Pass
Parelli Natural Horsemanship
Platoro Valley Lodge And Cabins
All resolvedWilliams Creek Campground
Blue Mtn Ranch Poa
Teal North Cg
Cimarrona Cg
Lazy Crutch Park
Taylor Park Unit One
Palisades Horse Cg
Perez Water Hauling
Koa Cpgd - Pagosa Springs
West Fork Campground North
Lodge At Keyah Grande Llc
Buck Stops Here The
Elk Meadows Cg
Wolf Creek B Iodine Campground
Bridge North Campground
Bridge South Campground
Blanco Campground
Wolf Creek B Campground
Ute Cg
Wolf Creek A Campground
East Fork South
Teal South Cg
Pagosa Area
Golden Eagle Mhp
Parelli Intl Study Center
All resolvedDuplicate Of 221725 Do Not Use
West Fork Campground South
Happy Campers Mhp
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Pagosa Springs (81147) has more violations than 93% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 68.
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.