Water Quality: Vilas, CO
1 water system • 137 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Vilas is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 137 people, and has 42 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 13 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Vilas's violation count is 69% below the national average for Colorado. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine, Total Organic Carbon.
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)
Not a direct health risk but reacts with disinfectants to form carcinogenic byproducts such as trihalomethanes.
Common source: Decaying plant material, algae, soil organic matter in source water
EPA limit: Treatment technique (must reduce TOC based on source water level)
Water Systems Serving Vilas
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VILAS TOWN OF | CO0105800 | Groundwater | 137 | 42 |
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.