Water Quality in Buena Vista, CO (81211)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 81211.
Active Health Violations
29 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 95% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
8,302
Population
38
Water Systems
92
Violations (5yr)
29
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (38)
Buena Vista Town Of
Buena Vista Correctional Facility
All resolvedNoahs Ark Adventure Company
Game Trail Association Inc
All resolvedYoung Life Frontier Ranch
All resolvedAdventure Unlimited Ranches
Young Life Trail West Lodge
Gunsmoke Travel Plaza
Trail West Assoc
Princeton Estates Subd
Columbine Trlr Ct
Mt Princeton Hot Springs Resort Cabins
Spring Canyon Conference Center
Wilderness Aware Rafting
Mtn Valley Mbl Hm Vlg
Adventures Unlimited Sky Round
Pelino Inc
All resolvedBuena Vista Overlook Campground
Charlotte Hot Springs
River Village Llc
River Runners Of Nathrop
Rainbow Lake Resort
15 health-basedCasa Del Rio Subd
Westwinds Wd
Rocky Mountain Outdoor Center
Johnson Village Food Shop
Station 24 Cafe
Cottonwood Hot Springs
14 health-basedGold Camp Ii, Llc
Moonstream Campground
River Runners Of Canon City
Slackwater Inn
Gold Camp Trlr Pk
Mesa Antero Subd
Sleeping Indian Mhp
Sangre De Cristo Electric Company
Kyway Cafe
First Baptist Church
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated 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: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Buena Vista (81211) has more violations than 95% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 92.
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.
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. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.