Water Quality in RANGELY, CO (81648)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 81648.

109

Total Violations

8

Health-Based

101

Monitoring / Reporting

109

Resolved

What does this mean?

109 of 109 violations have been resolved. 8 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 101 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.

Water systems: 4 Population served: 2,810

Violations Detail (109 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AAug 31, 2024ResolvedN/A
Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AAug 31, 2024ResolvedN/A
Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AAug 31, 2024ResolvedN/A
Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AAug 31, 2024ResolvedN/A
Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AJul 31, 2024ResolvedN/A
Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AJul 31, 2024ResolvedN/A
Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AJul 31, 2024ResolvedN/A
Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AJul 31, 2024ResolvedN/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)MonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2023ResolvedN/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)MonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2023ResolvedN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2024(8)

Surface Water Treatment Rule

41

Aug 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

41

Aug 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

41

Aug 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

41

Aug 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

41

Jul 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

41

Jul 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

41

Jul 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

41

Jul 31Resolved

2023(3)

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Jun 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Jun 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Jun 30Resolved

How Does This Compare?

RANGELY (81648) has 109 recorded violations, including 8 health-based. All violations have been resolved, which is a positive sign for current water quality. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.

Reverse Osmosis System

One of the few filtration methods effective at removing nitrates and nitrites. Essential for households with infants.

Targets:Nitrate, Nitrite, Dissolved Solids

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.

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