Water Quality: Colorado City, AZ
1 water system • 1,267 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Colorado City is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 1,267 people, and has 84 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 8 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Colorado City's violation count is 78% below the national average for Arizona. Contaminants associated with violations include E. coli, HAA5.
Contaminants Found
Causes gastrointestinal illness; certain strains (e.g., O157:H7) can cause severe kidney failure and death.
Common source: Fecal contamination from humans or animals entering the water supply
EPA limit: Zero (no E. coli permitted in drinking water)
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)
Water Systems Serving Colorado City
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CENTENNIAL PARK DWID | AZ0408090 | Groundwater | 1,267 | 84 |
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.