Water Quality in Dolores, CO (81327)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 81327.

No Health-Based Violations

None of the 2 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are14 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.

Better than 73% of US ZIP codes.

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

486

Population

2

Water Systems

14

Violations (5yr)

0

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (2)

Montezuma Wc

Surface water 13,797 people served
14 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 2.9 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Cortez City Of

Surface water 8,770 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Contaminants Found

Chlorine dioxideMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
ChloriteMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

1 violation
Has active

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
2.9 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Dolores (81327) has more violations than 73% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 14, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.

Fewer violations 73th percentile More violations

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.

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