Water Quality in Canon City, CO (81226)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 81226.

Past Health-Based Violations

2 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 27 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 84% of US ZIP codes.

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

7,459

Population

12

Water Systems

29

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (12)

Canon City City Of

All resolved
Surface water 34,800 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Florence City Of

1 health-based
Surface water 7,500 people served
7 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Williamsburg Town Of

All resolved
Purchased surface water 775 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

East Florence Wa

All resolved
Purchased surface water 326 people served
14 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Amrize

1 health-based
Surface water 250 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Water On The Spot

All resolved
Purchased surface water 200 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Colo State Veterans Nrsg Hm

Purchased surface water 101 people served
0 violations

Williamsburg - Town Of

Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations

Rocky Mtn. Boys Ranch

Groundwater 47 people served
0 violations

Skybird Ranch

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Domtar Gypsum Inc

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Federal Correctional Complex

Purchased surface water 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
CARBON, TOTALHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
7 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

4 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

2 violations
All resolved
Chlorine dioxideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

1 violation
All resolved
DalaponMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

1 violation
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1.2 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Canon City (81226) has more violations than 84% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 29.

Fewer violations 84th 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.

Whole House Carbon Filter

A solid baseline for improving overall water quality. Reduces chlorine, sediment, and many common contaminants throughout your entire home.

Targets:Chlorine, Sediment, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 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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