Water Quality in Saguache, CO (81149)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 81149.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 10 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are7 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 60% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
1,183
Population
10
Water Systems
7
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (10)
Saguache Town Of
All resolvedLazy K-Z Subd
Buffalo Pass Cg
Brewery Guard Station
Saguache Lodge
North Crestone Cg Upper
Storm King Cg
Luders Creek Campground
Stone Cellar Cg
Poso Cg
Contaminants Found
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2024
How Does This Compare?
Saguache (81149) 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, 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.