Water Quality in Montrose, CO (81403)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 81403.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 18 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are18 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 77% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
12,138
Population
18
Water Systems
18
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (18)
Tri County Wcd
Montrose City Of
Chipeta Wd
Suburban Water
All resolvedMountaintop Retreat Ofbc Inc
All resolvedElk Mountain Resort
All resolvedCurecanti Nra Elk Creek
All resolvedSpring View Tp
High Park Spring Llc Sonrise
Curecanti Nra Stevens Creek
Curecanti Nra Lake Fork Ra
Millard Mobile Home Park
All resolvedCurecanti Cimarron Ra
All resolvedSunrise Trailer Park
Curecanti Nra East Portal Ra
All resolvedEarles Subdivision Wc
All resolvedHarvey Martinez Trailer Court
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison South Rim
All resolvedContaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Montrose (81403) has more violations than 77% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 18, 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.