Water Quality: Berthoud, CO
5 water systems • 40,361 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Berthoud is served by 5 public water systems with a combined service population of 40,361 people, and has 79 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 6 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Berthoud's violation count is 42% below the national average for Colorado. Contaminants associated with violations include Contaminant 2920, Fecal Coliform.
Contaminants Found
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 Berthoud
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LITTLE THOMPSON WD | CO0135477 | Surface Water | 25,654 | 0 |
| BERTHOUD TOWN OF | CO0135138 | Surface Water | 14,211 | 44 |
| NORTH CARTER LAKE WD | CO0135553 | Surface Water | 328 | 17 |
| SERENITY RIDGE VAULT CONNECTION | CO0135704 | Surface Water | 157 | 13 |
| CARTER LAKE FILTER PLANT | CO0135476 | Surface Water | 11 | 5 |
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.