LAS ANIMAS CITY OF

PWSID: CO0106300 · Las Animas, CO · Serves 2,139 people

Health Violations

LAS ANIMAS CITY OF has 1 health-based violation out of 1 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
2,139
Total Violations
1
Health Violations
1
Source Type
Groundwater

LAS ANIMAS CITY OF (PWSID CO0106300) is a cws water system drawing from a groundwater source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 2,139 people in Las Animas, CO, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Colorado drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 1 total violation, with 1 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Fluoride. Recorded violations span 2025–2025.

A historical violation does not necessarily describe current water quality, systems must notify customers and remediate, and monitoring-type violations often reflect reporting lapses rather than contamination. The most authoritative real-time source is the utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report. For enforcement history and corrective-action orders, consult EPA ECHO and the Colorado state drinking-water program's public portal.

System Details

EPA ID (PWSID)
CO0106300
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Las Animas, CO
Population Served
2,139
Health Violations
Yes (1)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Fluoride 1 1

Violation History (1)

Contaminant Health Date
Fluoride Yes Apr 13, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

Is LAS ANIMAS CITY OF water safe to drink?
LAS ANIMAS CITY OF has 1 health-based violation out of 1 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses groundwater water as its source.
How many people does LAS ANIMAS CITY OF serve?
LAS ANIMAS CITY OF serves 2,139 people in Las Animas, CO. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does LAS ANIMAS CITY OF have?
LAS ANIMAS CITY OF has 1 total violation on record spanning 2025–2025. 1 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in LAS ANIMAS CITY OF water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Fluoride.

About This Data

Water system data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations include Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) and Treatment Technique (TT) violations that may pose a direct risk to public health. Violation records may span multiple years.

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services

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