Water Quality in Dolores, CO (81323)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 81323.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 18 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are21 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 78% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
5,191
Population
18
Water Systems
21
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (18)
Montezuma Wc
Cortez City Of
Montezuma Wtr Co
Dolores Town Of
Priest Gulch Rv And Campground
Circle K Ranch
All resolvedStoner Rv Resort
All resolvedDunton Hot Springs Inc
All resolvedEmerson Cg
Burro Campground
Target Tree Cg
Ferris Cg
Metaska Cg
Cabin Cg
Transfer Pg
Dolores River Line Camp
Mary Janes At Stoner
Stoner Alpine Lodge
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2024
How Does This Compare?
Dolores (81323) has more violations than 78% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 21, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.
Water Filter Recommendations
No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.