Water Quality: Cortez, CO
4 water systems • 9,556 people served
Multiple Health Violations62
Total Violations
6
Health-Based Violations
4
Water Systems
9,556
Population Served
Water Quality Summary
Cortez has 6 health-based violations on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: Chlorine, E. coli, Stage 2 DBP. In total, 62 violations are on record for 4 water systems serving 9,556 people.
Contaminants Found
Chlorine
E. coli
Stage 2 DBP
Water Systems Serving Cortez
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORTEZ CITY OF | CO0142200 | Surface Water | 8,770 | 3 |
| MONTEZUMA CNTY WD NO 1 | CO0142800 | Surface Water | 490 | 27 |
| OAK MEADOWS MHP | CO0142567 | Surface Water | 200 | 9 |
| NEIGHBORS OF 7TH STREET MHP | CO0142538 | Surface Water | 96 | 23 |
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.
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.