D30/100
CRESTED BUTTE SOUTH — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 2,000 people · Colorado
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
CO0126189
Violations
70
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
1
Violation (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Other Violation
When: July 14, 2022 – August 28, 2022Rule: Total Coliform 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 CRESTED BUTTE SOUTH
Is CRESTED BUTTE SOUTH water safe to drink?
CRESTED BUTTE SOUTH water receives a grade of D (30/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 70 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has CRESTED BUTTE SOUTH detected?
1 contaminants were tested in CRESTED BUTTE SOUTH's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does CRESTED BUTTE SOUTH have any EPA violations?
Yes, CRESTED BUTTE SOUTH has 70 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2022. Violation types include Other, MR.
How many people does CRESTED BUTTE SOUTH serve?
CRESTED BUTTE SOUTH serves approximately 2,000 people, Colorado.
What type of water does CRESTED BUTTE SOUTH provide?
CRESTED BUTTE SOUTH sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is CO0126189.
How does CRESTED BUTTE SOUTH compare to other utilities in Colorado?
CRESTED BUTTE SOUTH scores 30/100 with a grade of D (poor). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Colorado state page for a full comparison of water systems.