Water Quality: Pueblo, CO
8 water systems • 126,713 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Pueblo is served by 8 public water systems with a combined service population of 126,713 people, and has 166 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 14 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Pueblo's violation count is 22% above the national average for Colorado. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine, Chlorine Dioxide, Fecal Coliform.
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)
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
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)
Water Systems Serving Pueblo
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PUEBLO BOARD OF WW | CO0151500 | Surface Water | 114,070 | 9 |
| ST CHARLES MESA WD | CO0151750 | Surface Water | 9,690 | 1 |
| AVONDALE WSD | CO0151050 | Groundwater | 1,615 | 6 |
| COUNTRYSIDE ESTATES MHC | CO0151186 | Surface Water | 502 | 19 |
| BAXTER WATER AND SERVICES | CO0151400 | Groundwater | 350 | 109 |
| NORTH POINT ESTATES MHP | CO0151552 | Surface Water | 271 | 0 |
| NEIGHBORS OF DREAMLAND MHP | CO0151538 | Surface Water | 115 | 5 |
| CHANCELLORS MHC | CO0121174 | Groundwater | 100 | 17 |
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.