Water Quality: Cheyenne Wells, CO
1 water system • 840 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Cheyenne Wells is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 840 people, and has 43 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 5 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Cheyenne Wells's violation count is 68% below the national average for Colorado. Contaminants associated with violations include Barium, Chlorine, Selenium.
Contaminants Found
Increases blood pressure and causes cardiovascular effects with long-term exposure.
Common source: Natural rock deposits, oil drilling operations, coal power plant waste
EPA limit: 2 mg/L
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)
Hair loss, nail brittleness, and nervous system damage at elevated concentrations.
Common source: Natural geological deposits, mining discharges, oil refinery waste
EPA limit: 0.05 mg/L (50 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Cheyenne Wells
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEYENNE WELLS TOWN OF | CO0109006 | Groundwater | 840 | 43 |
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.