Durango Water Quality
Colorado
The tap water in Durango, Colorado is served by 37 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 47,309 people. 78 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 5200 in 2024. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.
Drinking water in Durango, Colorado is delivered through 37 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 47,309 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.
The SDWIS record for Durango shows 78 total violations across all 37 systems, of which 78 are health-based, meaning either a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) was exceeded or a required treatment technique was not followed. Contaminants cited in health-based violations include 5200, 8000, 0200, 0400, 2950 and 5 others. 3 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are also located within the city limits.
A past EPA violation does not mean the water is currently unsafe, utilities are required to notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the Colorado drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.
Community Water Systems
| System Name | Pop. Served | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DURANGO CITY OF | 33,787 | 0 | Clean |
| ANIMAS WC | 3,096 | 0 | Clean |
| LAKE DURANGO WA | 1,577 | 10 | Health |
| PURGATORY MD | 1,364 | 0 | Clean |
| EDGEMONT RANCH MD | 1,200 | 1 | Health |
| DURANGO WEST MD NO 2 | 930 | 3 | Health |
| DURANGO WEST MD NO 1 | 750 | 2 | Health |
| ELBERT CREEK WATER CO | 750 | 5 | Health |
| EL RANCHO FLORIDA MD | 400 | 1 | Health |
| LA PLATA WEST WATER AUTHORITY | 354 | 1 | Health |
| SOUTHWEST HORIZON RANCH | 323 | 0 | Clean |
| WESTSIDE MHP | 236 | 1 | Health |
| FALLS CREEK RANCH | 215 | 0 | Clean |
| DURANGO REGENCY MHP | 200 | 0 | Clean |
| BLUE SKY RANCH INC ASSOC OF OWNERS | 180 | 0 | Clean |
| DURANGO NORTH VILLAGE | 150 | 0 | Clean |
| KNOLLS AT DURANGO HOA | 150 | 1 | Health |
| NARROW GAUGE MHP | 150 | 0 | Clean |
| ISLAND COVE PARK | 143 | 0 | Clean |
| WOODLAND PARK AND SALES | 125 | 1 | Health |
| LOS RANCHITOS HOA | 120 | 0 | Clean |
| OLD HOMESTEAD MHP | 120 | 0 | Clean |
| UTE PASS WA INC | 120 | 22 | Health |
| DURANGO JCMHP, LLC | 100 | 4 | Health |
| HERMOSA VILLAGE | 98 | 0 | Clean |
| GOODMAN POA | 96 | 0 | Clean |
| FORREST GROVE ESTATES | 92 | 0 | Clean |
| TWILIGHT WC | 78 | 4 | Health |
| LAPLATA VISTA ESTATES HOA | 68 | 6 | Health |
| TALL PINES VILLAGE | 60 | 9 | Health |
| SIERRA VERDE WATER INC. | 60 | 0 | Clean |
| LOS PRADOS HOA | 45 | 1 | Health |
| PINON HEIGHTS MHP | 43 | 0 | Clean |
| DURANGO FALFA MHC LLC | 40 | 1 | Health |
| TRIANGLE TP | 39 | 0 | Clean |
| SCENIC SQUARE SUBD | 25 | 0 | Clean |
| WELL ON WHEELS WATER HAULER | 25 | 5 | Health |
Does this city have health-based water violations?
Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels that exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). This does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe.
| Contaminant | Begin Date |
|---|---|
| 5200 | 2024-10-17 |
| 8000 | 2022-11-12 |
| 8000 | 2022-11-12 |
| 8000 | 2022-11-12 |
| 8000 | 2022-11-12 |
| 0200 | 2022-11-02 |
| 0400 | 2022-06-01 |
| 0400 | 2022-06-01 |
| 0200 | 2021-08-02 |
| 0200 | 2021-08-01 |
| 0200 | 2021-07-01 |
| 2950 | 2021-07-01 |
| 5000 | 2020-04-01 |
| 5000 | 2020-04-01 |
| 0400 | 2020-02-01 |
| 0400 | 2020-02-01 |
| 0400 | 2020-02-01 |
| 0400 | 2020-02-01 |
| 0400 | 2020-02-01 |
| 2950 | 2020-01-01 |
| 2456 | 2020-01-01 |
| 0700 | 2019-12-08 |
| 5000 | 2019-12-01 |
| 5000 | 2019-12-01 |
| 2950 | 2019-10-01 |
| 2950 | 2019-10-01 |
| 2456 | 2019-10-01 |
| 5000 | 2019-04-01 |
| 0200 | 2019-03-01 |
| 0200 | 2019-03-01 |
| 0200 | 2019-02-01 |
| 0200 | 2019-02-01 |
| 0400 | 2019-01-07 |
| 0400 | 2019-01-07 |
| 0200 | 2019-01-01 |
| 0200 | 2019-01-01 |
| 0400 | 2018-12-03 |
| 5000 | 2018-12-01 |
| 0200 | 2018-12-01 |
| 0200 | 2018-12-01 |
| 0200 | 2018-11-01 |
| 0200 | 2018-11-01 |
| 2950 | 2018-10-01 |
| 0300 | 2018-10-01 |
| 0300 | 2018-10-01 |
| 2950 | 2018-07-01 |
| 2920 | 2018-04-01 |
| 0200 | 2018-04-01 |
| 0200 | 2018-04-01 |
| 2950 | 2018-04-01 |
TRI Facilities in Durango
| Facility | Total Releases |
|---|---|
| Harvest Four Corners | 20.6K lbs |
| Animas Glacier Gravel | 71 lbs |
| Elam Construction Inc - Durango Batch Plant | 2 lbs |
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About This Data
Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Violations are reported by state agencies to EPA and include both health-based (MCL exceedances) and monitoring/reporting violations.
A reported violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe to drink. Many violations are resolved quickly, and public water systems are required to notify customers of significant issues. For current water quality, contact your local water utility.
TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.