B73/100
CREEDE CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,965 people · Colorado
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
CO0140500
Violations
27
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
4
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
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, 2025 – October 23, 2025Rule: 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, 2025 – October 23, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Violation related to Turbidity
When: January 2, 2022 – January 31, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Failed to issue ongoing public notification
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: July 1, 2021 – January 3, 2022Rule: 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 CREEDE CITY OF
Is CREEDE CITY OF water safe to drink?
CREEDE CITY OF water receives a grade of B (73/100), which is considered good. Out of 31 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has CREEDE CITY OF detected?
31 contaminants were tested in CREEDE CITY OF's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does CREEDE CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, CREEDE CITY OF has 27 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, Other.
How many people does CREEDE CITY OF serve?
CREEDE CITY OF serves approximately 1,965 people, Colorado.
What type of water does CREEDE CITY OF provide?
CREEDE CITY OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is CO0140500.
How does CREEDE CITY OF compare to other utilities in Colorado?
CREEDE CITY OF scores 73/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our Colorado state page for a full comparison of water systems.