Water Quality in Rifle, CO (81650)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 81650.
Active Health Violations
23 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 98% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
14,083
Population
36
Water Systems
154
Violations (5yr)
23
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (36)
Rifle City Of
1 health-basedGlenwood Springs City Of
Cottonwood Springs Mhp
All resolvedRifle Gap State Park
All resolvedCottonwood Springs Mbl Hm Pk
Rifle Correctional Center
All resolvedRifle Falls State Park
1 health-basedRifle Creek Golf Course
Warren Industries Inc
1 health-basedSouth Rifle Metro Dist
Sun Meadow Estates
19 health-basedRifle Creek Golf Club
La Donna Motel
C-A Oil Shale Tract
Rifle Fireside Lanes
Rifle Falls State Rec Area
Anvil Points
Coulter Lake Guest Ranch, Inc.
Pipers Car Wash
United Site Services
Rifle Creek Pure Water Llc
All resolvedSilver Bullet Pure Water
Spruce Pg
Flat Iron Water Hauler
Caerus Piceance
Enterprise Gas Processing Llc
Tepee Bible Camp
1 health-basedRifle Mountain Park
Rifle 2-Graham Mesa
Rifle Village So Metro Dist
Meadow Lake Cg
Competitive Water Hauling
Last Chance Campground
Rifle Falls Fish Hatchery
Swallow Oil Co Vending Machin
Td Productions Inc
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Rifle (81650) has more violations than 98% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 154.
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
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.