Water Quality in Grand Junction, CO (81635)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 81635.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 17 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 77% of US ZIP codes.

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

7,486

Population

12

Water Systems

18

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (12)

Ute Wcd

All resolved
Surface water 91,186 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Clifton Wd

Surface water 34,500 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Grand Junction City Of

Surface water 26,000 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 8.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Rifle City Of

1 health-based
Surface water 9,489 people served
15 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Glenwood Springs City Of

Surface water 9,428 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Parachute Town Of

All resolved
Surface water 1,320 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 2.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Prairie Acres Rv Park

Purchased surface water 100 people served
0 violations

Peak Potable Water

Purchased surface water 40 people served
0 violations

Tobys Vacuum Truck Service

Purchased surface water 27 people served
0 violations

Hk Trucking Llc

Purchased surface water 25 people served
0 violations

Encana Mesa Tlq

Purchased surface water 0
0 violations

Solvay Chemicals

Purchased surface water 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

TTHMHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
ChloriteMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
Chlorine dioxideMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

1 violation
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

1 violation
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1.4 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Grand Junction (81635) 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.

Fewer violations 77th 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.

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 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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