MT WERNER WD

PWSID: CO0154524 · Steamboat Springs, CO · Serves 16,980 people

Health Violations

MT WERNER WD has 5 health-based violations out of 5 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
16,980
Total Violations
5
Health Violations
5
Source Type
Surface Water

MT WERNER WD (PWSID CO0154524) 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 16,980 people in Steamboat Springs, CO, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Colorado drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 5 total violations, with 5 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Chloroform. Recorded violations span 2021–2025.

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)
CO0154524
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Steamboat Springs, CO
Population Served
16,980
Health Violations
Yes (5)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 4 4
Chloroform 1 1

Violation History (5)

Contaminant Health Date
Chloroform Yes Apr 1, 2025
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Oct 1, 2021
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jul 1, 2021
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2021
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jan 1, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MT WERNER WD water safe to drink?
MT WERNER WD has 5 health-based violations out of 5 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 MT WERNER WD serve?
MT WERNER WD serves 16,980 people in Steamboat Springs, CO. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does MT WERNER WD have?
MT WERNER WD has 5 total violations on record spanning 2021–2025. 5 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in MT WERNER WD water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Chloroform.

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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