YAMPA TOWN OF

PWSID: CO0154900 · Yampa, CO · Serves 467 people

Health Violations

YAMPA TOWN OF has 10 health-based violations out of 10 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
467
Total Violations
10
Health Violations
10
Source Type
Surface Water

YAMPA TOWN OF (PWSID CO0154900) 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 467 people in Yampa, CO, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Colorado drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 10 total violations, with 10 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Arsenic, Chlorine. Recorded violations span 2013–2024.

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)
CO0154900
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Yampa, CO
Population Served
467
Health Violations
Yes (10)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Arsenic 9 9
Chlorine 1 1

Violation History (10)

Contaminant Health Date
Arsenic Yes Aug 1, 2024
Arsenic Yes Aug 1, 2024
Arsenic Yes Dec 1, 2023
Arsenic Yes Dec 1, 2023
Arsenic Yes Dec 1, 2023
Arsenic Yes Dec 1, 2023
Arsenic Yes Jul 1, 2021
Arsenic Yes Nov 1, 2020
Chlorine Yes Nov 1, 2019
Arsenic Yes Mar 1, 2013

Frequently Asked Questions

Is YAMPA TOWN OF water safe to drink?
YAMPA TOWN OF has 10 health-based violations out of 10 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 YAMPA TOWN OF serve?
YAMPA TOWN OF serves 467 people in Yampa, CO. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does YAMPA TOWN OF have?
YAMPA TOWN OF has 10 total violations on record spanning 2013–2024. 10 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in YAMPA TOWN OF water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Arsenic, Chlorine.

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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