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Pagosa Springs, CO: 5 Violations - Home Safety 82/100

2 ZIP codes · 1 water system · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Pagosa Springs: B.

This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.

In the dataset behind this page, Pagosa Springs, CO receives one of the two highest grades; read the compliance history system by system for details.

How Pagosa Springs Compares

Pagosa Springs82/100
Colorado avg59/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

2
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
B · 82
Avg Safety Score
Zone 2
County Radon Potential (Moderate)
$458K
Median Home Value

Pagosa Springs Water: The Quick Version

  • Your city's water systems recorded 5 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0024 mg/L.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 12.84.

Water Systems Serving Pagosa Springs

Just one provider appears in the list below for Pagosa Springs, CO, among 1 on the federal list. A listing shows which system is tied to the area, not which one serves a particular street; the water bill or the utility itself confirms that for a given address.

Overview

We track home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 12,923 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 2 ZIP codes.

1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Pagosa Springs: B (82/100)

Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:

Factor What It Measures
Water Quality EPA violations and compliance history
PFAS MCL Screen UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs
Radon Risk EPA radon zone classification
Annual AQI EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days

Water Sources

Pagosa Springs water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0024 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
  • 0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 2.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

Top Contaminants

Contaminant Category Violations ZIPs Affected
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Technique 4 1
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 2 1
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Technique 2 1
Chlorine Disinfectant 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
81147 B 5 0 Pagosa Area Water Supply District

All ZIP Codes in Pagosa Springs

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

CDC Health Data for Pagosa Springs

10.9%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
11.7%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
14.3%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 10.9% ↑
Diabetes 11.7% ↑
Mental Health 14.3% ↓

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

Key Contaminants Detected in Pagosa Springs

Surface Water Treatment Rule 4 violations
Treatment Technique
Pathogens may not be adequately removed
Revised Total Coliform Rule 2 violations
Microbiological
Indicates possible bacterial contamination
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule 2 violations
Treatment Technique

Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.

Protecting Children from Lead in Pagosa Springs

0.0024
mg/L average of reported water-system 90th-percentile lead results (the 0.015 action level applies to each system's result, not to this average)

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

Available area-level lead records for Pagosa Springs do not determine the lead level at an individual tap. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Pagosa Springs

10
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$15,343
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
100%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Pagosa Springs contains 10 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $15,343. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 100% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.

How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure.

Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.

Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Pagosa Springs, CO

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Pagosa Springs, CO?
Pagosa Springs has an average Home Safety Score of 82/100 (Grade B) under ZipCheckup model 4.0.0, an area-level model that draws on EPA water compliance records, PFAS screening, EPA radon zones, and annual EPA air quality data; see the methodology page for how inputs and coverage are handled. 5 violations appear in EPA records for water systems mapped to these ZIP codes. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many violations are on record for water systems serving Pagosa Springs?
EPA records list 5 EPA violations for Pagosa Springs water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 2 mapped ZIP codes.
Does Pagosa Springs water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Pagosa Springs is 0.0024 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average. EPA's health goal for lead is zero. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How does Pagosa Springs compare to Colorado average?
Pagosa Springs has an average Home Safety Score of 82/100, which is at or above the Colorado state average of 59/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Pagosa Springs?
Our records map 1 water system to 2 ZIP codes in Pagosa Springs. The related population figure in our data is approximately 12,923 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
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How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Pagosa Springs, CO: 5 Violations - Home Safety 82/100. https://zipcheckup.com/cities/co/pagosa-springs/
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Page version: October 2026.

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