Water Quality in Leadville, CO (81251)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 81251.

Past Health-Based Violations

6 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 110 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 97% of US ZIP codes.

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

423

Population

6

Water Systems

116

Violations (5yr)

6

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (6)

Parkville Wd

All resolved
Surface water 7,500 people served
102 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Turquoise Lake Rec Area

6 health-based
Groundwater 2,036 people served
10 violations (5yr) · 6 health-based · All resolved

Twin Lakes Inn

All resolved
Groundwater 104 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Mt Elbert Lodge

All resolved
Surface water 29 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Mt Elbert Lodge

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

The Windspirit

Groundwater 17 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
6 violations
All resolved
Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
TetrachloroethyleneMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
p-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
Vinyl chlorideMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
TolueneMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
1,2-DichloroethaneMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
StyreneMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
Carbon tetrachlorideMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
TrichloroethyleneMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
CHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
o-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
BenzeneMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
EthylbenzeneMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
Xylenes, TotalMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
1,1-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
1,2-DichloropropaneMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
2 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Antimony, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
FluorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CadmiumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Beryllium, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
MercuryMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ChromiumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
SeleniumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Thallium, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NickelMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BariumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ArsenicMonitoring

A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.

1 violation
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

1 violation
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
3 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Leadville (81251) has more violations than 97% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 116.

Fewer violations 97th 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

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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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