Water Quality: Aguilar, CO
1 water system • 447 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Aguilar is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 447 people, and has 36 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 3 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Aguilar's violation count is 74% below the national average for Colorado. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine Dioxide, Fecal Coliform.
Contaminants Found
Can cause anemia in infants and young children; may cause nervous system effects at high levels.
Common source: Water treatment disinfectant used to control taste, odor, and microorganisms
EPA limit: 0.8 mg/L
Indicates direct fecal contamination; associated with diarrhea, cramps, nausea, and potential severe illness.
Common source: Human and animal fecal waste
EPA limit: Zero tolerance (any positive triggers violations)
Water Systems Serving Aguilar
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGUILAR TOWN OF | CO0136100 | Groundwater | 447 | 36 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.