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FLORENCE CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 7,500 people · Colorado

Water Source
Surface Water
County
—
System ID
CO0122500
Violations
81

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
chlorate
320.00 µg/L—Above Goal

EPA Violation History

7

Violations (last 5yr)

1

Unresolved

1

Health-Related

TIER 2Unresolved

Treatment Technique Violation

When: July 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
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: July 1, 2023 – September 30, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed to complete routine monitoring

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: June 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: June 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Rule: 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: April 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Other Violation

When: April 11, 2022Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Enforcement: 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 FLORENCE CITY OF

Is FLORENCE CITY OF water safe to drink?

FLORENCE CITY OF water receives a grade of F (8/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 81 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has FLORENCE CITY OF detected?

51 contaminants were tested in FLORENCE CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does FLORENCE CITY OF have any EPA violations?

Yes, FLORENCE CITY OF has 81 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include TT, MR, MON. 2 are health-based violations.

How many people does FLORENCE CITY OF serve?

FLORENCE CITY OF serves approximately 7,500 people, Colorado.

What type of water does FLORENCE CITY OF provide?

FLORENCE CITY OF sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is CO0122500.

How does FLORENCE CITY OF compare to other utilities in Colorado?

FLORENCE CITY OF scores 8/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Colorado state page for a full comparison of water systems.