Historical Compliance Records CO 10 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Telluride Town of

EPA ID: CO0157800 ยท 7,900 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Telluride Town of (CO0157800): 10 past health-based violations, since resolved. Telluride Town of's record shows 38 remedied violations - all cleared, currently compliant, 7,900 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

F ยท 33
Avg Safety Score
7,900
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
38
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
7
Contaminants Flagged
$706K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Telluride Town of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade F

Service Area Demographics

$81,777
Median Household Income
5,626
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
31%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Telluride Town of serves a community with a median household income of $81,777 and an estimated 5,626 residents across its service area.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Telluride Town of's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

30 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
40 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 43% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Telluride Town of compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

E. coli at 18 Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action) exceeds the EPA maximum of Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action). Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children. Consider UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration.

Total Coliform at 5 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 5 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Lead and Copper Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

State limits: PFOA: 0.07 ppt, PFOS: 0.07 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

E. coli was detected in this water system. UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Colorado

D 1 violation
Eagle Town of
7,511 people
27 violations
City of Lamar
7,500 people
C 0 violations
102 violations
City of Florence
7,500 people
C 7 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $3,600

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Property Value Decline $35,305

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$25,320
10 years
$50,640
20 years
$101,280

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $3,600 (one-time) vs. $50,640 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Telluride Town of (EPA ID: CO0157800) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 7,900 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 81435 in Telluride.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: F (33/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 1 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 38 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 38 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 E. coli Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
March 1, 2025 E. coli Non-health-based Resolved
February 1, 2025 E. coli Non-health-based Resolved
January 4, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 1, 2024 E. coli Health-based Resolved
December 1, 2024 E. coli Health-based Resolved
December 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 1, 2024 E. coli Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2024 E. coli Health-based Resolved
November 1, 2024 E. coli Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 E. coli Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 E. coli Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 13, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2024 E. coli Health-based Resolved
September 1, 2024 E. coli Health-based Resolved
August 1, 2024 E. coli Health-based Resolved
August 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
E. coli Microbiological 18 Yes
Total Coliform Microbiological 5 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 5 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 5 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Fecal Coliform Microbiological 2 No
Contaminant 0800 Other Violation 1 No

Health Risk Details

E. coli (EPA limit: Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action))

Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children At-risk groups: children under 5, elderly, immunocompromised individuals, pregnant women.

Removal methods: UV disinfection (99.99%), chlorination, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ†’

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.001 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by CO or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Telluride Town of (CO0157800) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Telluride Town of water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Telluride Town of; its 38 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Telluride Town of serve?

Telluride Town of serves approximately 7,900 people across 1 ZIP code in Colorado.

Where does Telluride Town of get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
232

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Telluride Town of safe to drink?
Telluride Town of has a F safety grade based on 38 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Telluride Town of's water?
Detected contaminants include E. coli, Total Coliform, Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Revised Total Coliform Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Telluride Town of serve?
Telluride Town of serves approximately 7,900 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Telluride Town of's water source?
Telluride Town of draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Telluride Town of's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.001 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Telluride Town of's service area?
The Telluride Town of service area has a median household income of $81,777. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Telluride Town of get its water?
Telluride Town of's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Telluride Town of (CO): 10 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/co0157800/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Telluride Town of (EPA ID: CO0157800) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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