Water Quality: Cheraw, CO
2 water systems • 408 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Cheraw is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 408 people, and has 357 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 214 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Cheraw's violation count is 162% above the national average for Colorado. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine, HAA5, Stage 2 DBP, Total Organic Carbon.
Contaminants Found
Eye and nose irritation at high levels; long-term exposure above the MCL may cause liver and kidney damage.
Common source: Water treatment disinfectant added to kill harmful microorganisms
EPA limit: 4.0 mg/L (MRDL — Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level)
Haloacetic acids are associated with increased cancer risk and potential reproductive and developmental effects.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with organic matter in treated water
EPA limit: 0.060 mg/L (60 ppb)
Trihalomethanes and haloacetic acids that increase cancer risk and may cause adverse reproductive outcomes.
Common source: Chlorine disinfection reacting with natural organic matter in source water
EPA limit: TTHM: 0.080 mg/L; HAA5: 0.060 mg/L
Not a direct health risk but reacts with disinfectants to form carcinogenic byproducts such as trihalomethanes.
Common source: Decaying plant material, algae, soil organic matter in source water
EPA limit: Treatment technique (must reduce TOC based on source water level)
Water Systems Serving Cheraw
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHERAW TOWN OF | CO0145090 | Groundwater | 254 | 160 |
| BEEHIVE WATER ASSOCIATION | CO0145030 | Groundwater | 154 | 197 |
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.