Water Quality in Montrose, CO (81416)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 81416.
Active Health Violations
2 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 79% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
14,256
Population
43
Water Systems
20
Violations (5yr)
2
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (43)
Tri County Wcd
Montrose City Of
Delta City Of
All resolvedGrand Mesa Visitor Center
Big Creek Cg
Lake View Cg
All resolvedLottis Creek Cg
All resolvedSilver Jack Cg
All resolvedAmphitheater Cg
All resolvedOne Mile Cg
Island Lake Cg
Jumbo Cg
All resolvedLost Lake Cg
Dinner Station Cg
Rosy Lane Cg
1 health-basedMatterhorn Cg
All resolvedNorth Bank Cg
1 health-basedSunshine Cg
Lake Irwin Cg
All resolvedLodgepole Cg
All resolvedMountain Top Resort Campground
Pitkin Cg
All resolvedWoods Lake Cg
Dinner Station Cg
Ward Lake Ranger Station
Sunshine Cg
Lottis Creek Cg
Almont Cg
All resolvedMatterhorn Cg
Cement Creek Cg
North Bank Cg
Pitkin Cg
Amphitheater Cg
Dorchester Cg
One Mile Cg
Slumgullion Cg - Grand Mesa
Deer Lakes Cg - Grand Mesa
Crag Crest Cg - Grand Mesa
Mosca Cg - Grand Mesa
Mcclure Cg - Grand Mesa
Erickson Springs Cg
Cobbett Cg
Cement Creek Campground
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
How Does This Compare?
Montrose (81416) has more violations than 79% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 20.
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.