Water Quality: Hotchkiss, CO
7 water systems • 3,765 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Hotchkiss has 46 health-based violations on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: Chlorine, Chlorine Dioxide, Disinfection Byproducts, E. coli, Endrin, Fecal Coliform, Stage 2 DBP. In total, 704 violations are on record for 7 water systems serving 3,765 people.
Contaminants Found
Water Systems Serving Hotchkiss
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOTCHKISS TOWN OF | CO0115352 | Surface Water | 2,050 | 202 |
| ROGERS MESA WC | CO0115685 | Surface Water | 840 | 42 |
| FRUITLAND DOMESTIC WC | CO0115288 | Surface Water | 335 | 209 |
| HANSON MESA DOMESTIC PIPELINE CO INC | CO0115333 | Surface Water | 250 | 19 |
| LAZEAR DOMESTIC WC | CO0115467 | Groundwater | 178 | 82 |
| SUNSHINE MESA DOMESTIC WC | CO0115725 | Groundwater | 76 | 24 |
| STUCKER MESA DOMESTIC WC | CO0115726 | Surface Water | 36 | 126 |
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.