Water Quality in WOODY CREEK, CO (81656)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 81656.

114

Total Violations

0

Health-Based

114

Monitoring / Reporting

112

Resolved

What does this mean?

112 of 114 violations have been resolved. None of these are health-based violations — no contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 114 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: 2 Population served: 544

Violations Detail (114 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2024ActiveN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2024ActiveN/A
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoringN/AN/ASep 30, 2024ResolvedN/A
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoringN/AN/ASep 30, 2024ResolvedN/A
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoringN/AN/ASep 30, 2024ResolvedN/A
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoringN/AN/ASep 30, 2024ResolvedN/A
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoringN/AN/ASep 30, 2024ResolvedN/A
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoringN/AN/ASep 30, 2024ResolvedN/A
NitrateMonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2023ResolvedInfants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
NitrateMonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2023ResolvedInfants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2024(8)

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Dec 31Active

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Dec 31Active

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Sep 30Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Sep 30Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Sep 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Sep 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Sep 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Sep 30Resolved

2023(28)

Nitrate

03

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrate

03

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrate

03

Dec 31Resolved

Public Notice

76

Nov 24Resolved

Public Notice

76

Nov 24Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Sep 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Sep 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Sep 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Sep 30Resolved

E. COLI

32

Aug 31Resolved

E. COLI

32

Aug 31Resolved

E. COLI

32

Aug 31Resolved

E. COLI

32

Jun 30Resolved

E. COLI

32

Jun 30Resolved

E. COLI

32

Jun 30Resolved

E. COLI

32

May 31Resolved

E. COLI

32

May 31Resolved

E. COLI

32

May 31Resolved

E. COLI

32

Apr 30Resolved

E. COLI

32

Apr 30Resolved

E. COLI

32

Apr 30Resolved

Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

32

Feb 15Resolved

Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

32

Feb 15Resolved

Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

32

Feb 15Resolved

How Does This Compare?

WOODY CREEK (81656) has 114 recorded violations, none of which are health-based. 2 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

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

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

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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