Water Quality in Durango, CO (81328)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 81328.

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

4,487

Population

12

Water Systems

45

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (12)

Durango City Of

All resolved
Surface water 33,787 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 3.1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

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)

Mancos Town Of

All resolved
Surface water 1,390 people served
5 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.9 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Mancos Rural Water Company

Surface water 1,300 people served
13 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Blue Gem Mobile Home Estates

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Lake Mancos Ranch

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Echo Basin Ranch

1 health-based
Groundwater under influence of surface water 27 people served
11 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based

P. Gulch Campground

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Ponderosa Cabins

Groundwater 15 people served
0 violations

Summit Ridge Wd

Purchased surface water 0
0 violations

Forks Campground

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

2 violations
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
9 violations
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
4 violations
Has active
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

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

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

2 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
2 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

2 violations
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSMonitoring
1 violation
Has active

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0.9 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2024

How Does This Compare?

Durango (81328) has more violations than 90% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 45.

Fewer violations 90th 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.

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. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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