Water Quality in Durango, CO (81301)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 81301.
Active Health Violations
6 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 98% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
29,774
Population
118
Water Systems
165
Violations (5yr)
6
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (118)
Durango City Of
All resolved Surface water 33,787 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 3.1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Animas Wc
Groundwater 3,096 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 8.8 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Purgatory Wtr & San Dist
Groundwater 2,500 people served
0 violations
Silverton Town Of
Surface water 2,387 people served
3 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 2.1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Edgemont Ranch Md
All resolved Surface water 1,200 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 1.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Animas Water Company
Purchased surface water 800 people served
0 violations
Elbert Creek Water Co
Surface water 750 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Bar D Chuckwagon
Groundwater 550 people served
0 violations
Purgatory Recreation 1 Powder House Rest
Groundwater 515 people served
0 violations
Grandview Store And Station
Purchased surface water 505 people served
0 violations
Grizzly Peak Water Sales
1 health-based Groundwater 503 people served
6 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Lead tested: 1.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Colorado Trails Ranch
Groundwater 434 people served
0 violations
Durango 9 R Florida Mesa School
Groundwater 410 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
El Rancho Florida Md
All resolved Groundwater under influence of surface water 400 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 2.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Northeast Durango Wtr Dist
Purchased surface water 400 people served
0 violations
La Plata West Water Authority
1 health-based Purchased surface water 354 people served
6 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Elmore'S Corner 425 Pizza
Groundwater 312 people served
0 violations
Needles Country Square Llc
All resolved Groundwater 285 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 1.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Colvig Silver Camps
All resolved Groundwater under influence of surface water 260 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Durango West #2
Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations
Westside Mhp
All resolved Groundwater 236 people served
5 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Roadhouse Market
Groundwater 216 people served
0 violations
Falls Creek Ranch
All resolved Groundwater 215 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 6.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Olde Schoolhouse Cafe
Groundwater 202 people served
0 violations
Htr Durango Campground
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
South Durango Wtr Dist
Purchased surface water 200 people served
0 violations
Durango Regency Mhp
All resolved Groundwater 200 people served
5 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 1.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Durango 9r Sunnyside Elementary School
Groundwater 192 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Hermosa Meadows Mbl Hm Vlg
Groundwater 190 people served
0 violations
Durango 9 R Ft Lewis Mesa Elem School
Groundwater 184 people served
0 violations
Blue Sky Ranch Inc Assoc Of Owners
Groundwater 180 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Durango North Village
Purchased groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Cowboy Bar-B-Que
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Island Cove Park
All resolved Purchased surface water 143 people served
5 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 1.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Falls Creek Ranch No 1
Groundwater 140 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Ute Pass Wa Inc
All resolved Surface water 120 people served
37 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Los Ranchitos Hoa
Groundwater 120 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Needles Townhome Hoa
Groundwater 116 people served
0 violations
Purgatory Recreation 1 Dantes Rest
All resolved Groundwater 115 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Laplata Vista Estates
Groundwater 101 people served
0 violations
Los-Ranchitos Corp Subd
Groundwater 101 people served
0 violations
Durango Jcmhp, Llc
3 health-based Groundwater under influence of surface water 100 people served
21 violations (5yr)
· 3 health-based
Lead tested: 0.9 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Junction Creek Cg
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Rancho Vedado
Groundwater 98 people served
0 violations
Goodman Poa
All resolved Groundwater 96 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 1.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Forrest Grove Estates
Groundwater 92 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 8 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Haviland Lake Cg
Groundwater 82 people served
0 violations
Vallecito Cg
All resolved Groundwater 81 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
American Adventure Expeditions
All resolved Groundwater 80 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
House Creek Cg
Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations
Twilight Wc
All resolved Groundwater 78 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Thunderbird Resort
Groundwater under influence of surface water 75 people served
0 violations
Mountain Vista Mhp
Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations
Lyle Short Tr Pk
Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations
Sierra Verde Water Inc.
Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 3.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Florida Cg
Groundwater 59 people served
0 violations
Bp Operation Center
Purchased surface water 55 people served
0 violations
Chris Park Cg
All resolved Groundwater 54 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Fun Center Durango
Groundwater 51 people served
0 violations
Hesperus Oasis Quick Stop
All resolved Groundwater 49 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Lake Of The Woods Mhp
Groundwater 46 people served
0 violations
Goodman Subdivision Hoa
Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations
South Mineral Cg
Groundwater under influence of surface water 44 people served
0 violations
Pine Point Cg
All resolved Groundwater 42 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Durango Falfa Mhc Llc
1 health-based Groundwater under influence of surface water 40 people served
40 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Transfer Cg
All resolved Groundwater 40 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
E B Howard Apts
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Cayton Cg
All resolved Groundwater 36 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Manor Oaks
Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Graham Cr North Canyon Cg
Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations
Sailing Hawks Over Animas Mtn
All resolved Groundwater 31 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Two Dogs Subdivision
Purchased groundwater 31 people served
0 violations
Cedar Meadows Mhp
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Helens Corner
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Gravity Labs
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Middle Mountain Cg
Groundwater 28 people served
0 violations
River Mist Preschool
All resolved Groundwater 27 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Frazier Ranch
Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations
Cottonwood Camper Park
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
West Dolores Campground
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Mavreeso Cg
All resolved Groundwater under influence of surface water 25 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Ft Lewis Mesa School
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Graham Creek Campground
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
West Dolores Campground
All resolved Groundwater under influence of surface water 25 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Diamond Lodge Guest Ranch
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Mavreeso Cg
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Jack Kiefer Inc /Natures Oasis
Purchased surface water 25 people served
0 violations
Lower Piedra Campground
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Cottonwood Cp
Surface water 25 people served
0 violations
Elmores Store
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Diamond Lodge
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
B & C Mobile Home Apartments
Groundwater 21 people served
0 violations
Hermosa Square Mhp
Purchased groundwater 20 people served
0 violations
River Valley Estates Wc
Groundwater 8 people served
0 violations
Aqua Drop Potable Water Delivery Inc
Purchased surface water 0
0 violations
Cherry Creek Picnic Grounds
Groundwater 0
0 violations
East Animas Campground
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Jack Kiefer Inc New Market D
Purchased surface water 0
0 violations
Jack Kiefer Inc Pandd Grocery
Purchased surface water 0
0 violations
Haggards Black Dog Tavern
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Jack Kiefer Inc Harmony Brook
Purchased groundwater 0
0 violations
Jack Kiefer Inc Dolores Food
Purchased surface water 0
0 violations
South Durango Wd
Purchased surface water 0
0 violations
Jack Kiefer Inc Natural Food
Purchased surface water 0
0 violations
Jack Kiefer Inc City Mrkt No8
Purchased surface water 0
0 violations
Jack Kiefer Inc Albertsons
Purchased surface water 0
0 violations
Hermosa Meadows Cp
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Jack Kiefer Inc Cm No 45
Purchased surface water 0
0 violations
Koa Ponderosa
Surface water 0
0 violations
Rafter J Assoc Inc
Purchased surface water 0
0 violations
Jack Kiefer Inc Ignacio Shur
Purchased surface water 0
0 violations
Shenandoah Hoa
Purchased surface water 0
0 violations
Thompson Park Campground
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Ranchero Liquors
Groundwater 0
0 violations
H2o The Wtr Store New Market C
Purchased surface water 0
0 violations
Jack Kiefer Inc Macs Hermosa
Purchased surface water 0
0 violations
Wilderness Trails Ranch
Groundwater 0
0 violations
East Fork North
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Contaminants Found
Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
26 violations
Has active
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
TTHMHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
26 violations
Has active
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
21 violations
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
14 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
9 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
5 violations
Has active
NitrateMonitoring
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
5 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
4 violations
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalateMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
o-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
1,2-DichloroethaneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
1,2-DichloropropaneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
BenzeneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
StyreneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Xylenes, TotalMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Vinyl chlorideMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
1,1-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
EthylbenzeneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
TetrachloroethyleneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
p-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
TrichloroethyleneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
TolueneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Carbon tetrachlorideMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
CHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
NitriteMonitoring
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
2 violations
All resolved
ArsenicMonitoring
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limit0 ppb measured
Action level: 15 ppb
Sampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Durango (81301) has more violations than 98% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 165.
Fewer violations 98th 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.
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
Activated Carbon Filter
Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.
Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor
Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 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.