Water Quality in Aspen, CO (81656)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 81656.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 3 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are45 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 90% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
459
Population
3
Water Systems
45
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (3)
Aspen City Of
All resolvedWj Metro District
All resolvedWoody Creek Metropolitan District
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Aspen (81656) has more violations than 90% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 45, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.
Water Filter Recommendations
No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.