TapSafetyReport
A80/100

EAST LARIMER COUNTY WD — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 27,944 people · Colorado

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
—
System ID
CO0135233
Violations
13

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
0.004 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

8

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Violation related to Turbidity

When: July 30, 2022 – November 30, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2022 – November 30, 2022Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Violation related to Turbidity

When: April 30, 2022 – May 24, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Violation related to Turbidity

When: January 30, 2022 – March 4, 2022Rule: Ground Water 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, 2022 – March 31, 2022Rule: 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, 2022 – March 31, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Violation related to Turbidity

When: October 30, 2021 – March 4, 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: October 1, 2021 – October 22, 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 EAST LARIMER COUNTY WD

Is EAST LARIMER COUNTY WD water safe to drink?

EAST LARIMER COUNTY WD water receives a grade of A (80/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 69 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has EAST LARIMER COUNTY WD detected?

69 contaminants were tested in EAST LARIMER COUNTY WD's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does EAST LARIMER COUNTY WD have any EPA violations?

Yes, EAST LARIMER COUNTY WD has 13 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2022. Violation types include Other, MR, MCL. 1 are health-based violations.

How many people does EAST LARIMER COUNTY WD serve?

EAST LARIMER COUNTY WD serves approximately 27,944 people, Colorado.

What type of water does EAST LARIMER COUNTY WD provide?

EAST LARIMER COUNTY WD sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is CO0135233.

How does EAST LARIMER COUNTY WD compare to other utilities in Colorado?

EAST LARIMER COUNTY WD scores 80/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our Colorado state page for a full comparison of water systems.