Water Quality: Dolores, CO
2 water systems • 15,423 people served
No Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Dolores is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 15,423 people, and has 44 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. None of those violations are health-based — the records reflect missed monitoring or reporting deadlines rather than a contaminant exceeding safe levels. Dolores's violation count is 68% below the national average for Colorado.
Water Systems Serving Dolores
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MONTEZUMA WC | CO0142900 | Surface Water | 13,797 | 38 |
| DOLORES TOWN OF | CO0142400 | Surface Water | 1,626 | 6 |
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.