Water Quality: Olney Springs, CO
1 water system • 399 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Olney Springs is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 399 people, and has 14 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 2 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Olney Springs's violation count is 90% below the national average for Colorado. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine, Disinfection Byproducts.
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)
Broad category of chemicals formed during disinfection, associated with increased cancer risk and adverse reproductive effects.
Common source: Reaction of disinfectants (chlorine, ozone, chloramines) with organic matter
Water Systems Serving Olney Springs
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OLNEY SPRINGS TOWN OF | CO0113500 | Groundwater | 399 | 14 |
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.