Water Quality in SOUTH FORK, CO (81154)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 81154.

497

Total Violations

13

Health-Based

484

Monitoring / Reporting

492

Resolved

What does this mean?

492 of 497 violations have been resolved. 13 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 484 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.

Water systems: 65 Population served: 7,835

Violations Detail (497 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
E. COLIMonitoring0N/AAug 16, 2025ResolvedSevere gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLIMonitoring0N/AAug 16, 2025ResolvedSevere gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLIMonitoring0N/AAug 16, 2025ResolvedSevere gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AJul 10, 2025ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AJul 10, 2025ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AJun 10, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AJun 10, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AJun 10, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AJun 10, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 9, 2025ResolvedN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(30)

E. COLI

34

Aug 16Resolved

E. COLI

34

Aug 16Resolved

E. COLI

34

Aug 16Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

Jul 10Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

Jul 10Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

Jun 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

Jun 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

Jun 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

Jun 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4C

Jun 9Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4C

Jun 9Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4C

Jun 9Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

03

Mar 31Resolved

Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

03

Mar 31Resolved

Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

03

Mar 31Resolved

Combined Uranium

03

Mar 31Resolved

Combined Uranium

03

Mar 31Resolved

Combined Uranium

03

Mar 31Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

03

Mar 31Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

03

Mar 31Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

03

Mar 31Resolved

2024(25)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Public Notice

76

Nov 14Active

Public Notice

76

Nov 14Active

Public Notice

76

Nov 14Active

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Sep 30Resolved

E. COLI

34

Sep 11Resolved

E. COLI

34

Sep 11Resolved

E. COLI

34

Sep 11Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

5A

Sep 3Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

5A

Sep 3Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

5A

Sep 3Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

E. COLI

34

Apr 27Resolved

E. COLI

34

Apr 27Resolved

E. COLI

34

Apr 27Resolved

How Does This Compare?

SOUTH FORK (81154) has 497 recorded violations, including 13 health-based. 5 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.

Reverse Osmosis System

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.

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