Water Quality in Steamboat Springs, CO (81638)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 81638.

Past Health-Based Violations

4 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 43 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 90% of US ZIP codes.

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

69

Population

2

Water Systems

47

Violations (5yr)

4

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (2)

Mt Werner Wd

4 health-based
Surface water 16,980 people served
9 violations (5yr) · 4 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 4.3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Craig City Of

All resolved
Surface water 8,930 people served
38 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Contaminants Found

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-Based
4 violations
All resolved
CARBON, TOTALHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

2 violations
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Xylenes, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

1 violation
All resolved
CadmiumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Beryllium, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TetrachloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
o-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
FluorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NickelMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
p-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ArsenicMonitoring

A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.

1 violation
All resolved
StyreneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
EthylbenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TrichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Thallium, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BariumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloropropaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Vinyl chlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TolueneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Antimony, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ChromiumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
MercuryMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
SeleniumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Carbon tetrachlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
4.3 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Steamboat Springs (81638) has more violations than 90% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 47.

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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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