Water Quality: Colorado City, CO
1 water system • 2,755 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Colorado City is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 2,755 people, and has 296 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 87 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 118% above the national average for Colorado. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine Dioxide, Contaminant 1008, E. coli, Fecal Coliform, TTHM.
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
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)
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)
Total trihalomethanes are linked to increased risk of bladder cancer and adverse reproductive outcomes.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with naturally occurring organic matter in water
EPA limit: 0.080 mg/L (80 ppb)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLORADO CITY MD | CO0151200 | Surface Water | 2,755 | 296 |
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.