PUEBLO WEST MD

PWSID: CO0151650 · Pueblo West, CO · Serves 30,000 people

Health Violations

PUEBLO WEST MD has 6 health-based violations out of 6 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
30,000
Total Violations
6
Health Violations
6
Source Type
Surface Water

PUEBLO WEST MD (PWSID CO0151650) is a cws water system drawing from a surface water source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 30,000 people in Pueblo West, CO, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Colorado drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 6 total violations, with 6 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Turbidity. Recorded violations span 2016–2023.

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)
CO0151650
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Pueblo West, CO
Population Served
30,000
Health Violations
Yes (6)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 4 4
Turbidity 2 2

Violation History (6)

Contaminant Health Date
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2023
Turbidity Yes Aug 1, 2016
Turbidity Yes Aug 1, 2016

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PUEBLO WEST MD water safe to drink?
PUEBLO WEST MD has 6 health-based violations out of 6 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses surface water water as its source.
How many people does PUEBLO WEST MD serve?
PUEBLO WEST MD serves 30,000 people in Pueblo West, CO. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does PUEBLO WEST MD have?
PUEBLO WEST MD has 6 total violations on record spanning 2016–2023. 6 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in PUEBLO WEST MD water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Turbidity.

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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