Water Quality: Loveland, CO
9 water systems • 96,801 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Loveland is served by 9 public water systems with a combined service population of 96,801 people, and has 348 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 19 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Loveland's violation count is 156% above the national average for Colorado. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine, E. coli, Fecal Coliform, Stage 2 DBP.
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)
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)
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
Water Systems Serving Loveland
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOVELAND CITY OF | CO0135485 | Surface Water | 95,471 | 12 |
| ALPINE VISTA VILLAGE | CO0135113 | Surface Water | 313 | 0 |
| MOUNTAIN VIEW MHP | CO0107517 | Surface Water | 211 | 0 |
| CASTLE PARK MHP | CO0118167 | Surface Water | 191 | 3 |
| NEWELL WARNOCK WA | CO0135538 | Surface Water | 160 | 6 |
| MEADOW VILLAGE MOBILE HOME PARK | CO0162505 | Surface Water | 150 | 6 |
| SHIRE MOBILE HOME PARK | CO0162709 | Surface Water | 150 | 6 |
| EDEN VALLEY INSTITUTE | CO0135237 | Surface Water | 80 | 300 |
| SUNRISE RANCH | CO0135725 | Surface Water | 75 | 15 |
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.