Water Quality in WOLCOTT, CO (81655)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 81655.
43
Total Violations
10
Health-Based
33
Monitoring / Reporting
40
Resolved
What does this mean?
40 of 43 violations have been resolved. 10 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 33 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.
Violations Detail (43 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jan 12, 2024 | Active | N/A |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Oct 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Oct 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Oct 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 5, 2023 | Active | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2023 | Active | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Aug 30, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
Violation Timeline
2024(1)
Public Notice
75
2023(20)
Surface Water Treatment Rule
41
Surface Water Treatment Rule
41
Surface Water Treatment Rule
41
Surface Water Treatment Rule
36
Surface Water Treatment Rule
36
Surface Water Treatment Rule
36
Public Notice
76
Public Notice
75
Revised Total Coliform Rule
2D
Revised Total Coliform Rule
2D
Revised Total Coliform Rule
2D
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
How Does This Compare?
WOLCOTT (81655) has 43 recorded violations, including 10 health-based. 3 remain unresolved. 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
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.