TELLER COUNTY WSD Water Quality Report
Population
600
people served
Water Source
🏔️ Ground
wells & aquifers
National Rank
—
of 49,184 US systems
5-Year Record
⚠️ 31
violations recorded
F
Unsafe
Safety Grade
31 violations in the past 5 years, including 18 health-based
System Details
- PWSID
- CO0160600
- Population Served
- 600
- Water Source
- Ground Water
- Owner
- Local Government
- State
- Colorado
- EPA Region
- 8
Contaminants of Concern
| Contaminant | Status | Violations |
|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 5000 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 2 |
| Contaminant 7000 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 1 |
| Radium-226 | ✕ Health-Based | 18 |
| Contaminant 7500 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 1 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs) | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 6 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 6 |
Violation History
2024
4
2023
8
2022
10
2021
9
2006
2
2004
1
Total violations on record: 34
Service Area
Cities Served
ZIP Codes Served
Recommended Water Filters
Based on contaminants detected in this water system:
Reverse Osmosis System
Removes up to 99% of contaminants including PFAS, lead, arsenic, and nitrates
Removes: Radium-226
Activated Carbon Filter
Effective for chlorine, THMs, pesticides, and taste/odor improvement
Removes: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs), Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
How does this compare?
This systemNational average
Grade F
Avg: B-C
34violations total
121% of national average
National avg: ~28 per system
🏘️ Small community water system.