Water Quality in LAKE CITY, CO (81235)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 81235.
49
Total Violations
0
Health-Based
49
Monitoring / Reporting
47
Resolved
What does this mean?
47 of 49 violations have been resolved. None of these are health-based violations — no contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 49 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.
Violations Detail (49 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 12, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 12, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Aug 12, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Aug 12, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | May 31, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | May 31, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | May 31, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2025(7)
Public Notice
76
Public Notice
76
Revised Total Coliform Rule
5A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
5A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
2024(18)
Surface Water Treatment Rule
36
Surface Water Treatment Rule
36
Surface Water Treatment Rule
36
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
38
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
38
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
38
Surface Water Treatment Rule
36
Surface Water Treatment Rule
36
Surface Water Treatment Rule
36
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
38
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
38
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
38
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Chlorine
27
Chlorine
27
Chlorine
27
How Does This Compare?
LAKE CITY (81235) has 49 recorded violations, none of which are health-based. 2 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.
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.