C59/100
BENNETT TOWN OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 4,400 people · Colorado
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
CO0101020
Violations
18
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
5
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Other Violation
When: August 5, 2024 – September 19, 2024Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: April 1, 2023 – June 7, 2023Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Violation related to Turbidity
When: August 2, 2021 – December 16, 2021Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About BENNETT TOWN OF
Is BENNETT TOWN OF water safe to drink?
BENNETT TOWN OF water receives a grade of C (59/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 18 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has BENNETT TOWN OF detected?
1 contaminants were tested in BENNETT TOWN OF's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does BENNETT TOWN OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, BENNETT TOWN OF has 18 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include Other, MR, MCL. 5 are health-based violations.
How many people does BENNETT TOWN OF serve?
BENNETT TOWN OF serves approximately 4,400 people, Colorado.
What type of water does BENNETT TOWN OF provide?
BENNETT TOWN OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is CO0101020.
How does BENNETT TOWN OF compare to other utilities in Colorado?
BENNETT TOWN OF scores 59/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our Colorado state page for a full comparison of water systems.