D36/100
LA JUNTA CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 8,320 people · Colorado
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
CO0145420
Violations
37
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 1.35 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2016.
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 LA JUNTA CITY OF
Is LA JUNTA CITY OF water safe to drink?
LA JUNTA CITY OF water receives a grade of D (36/100), which is considered poor. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 37 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has LA JUNTA CITY OF detected?
32 contaminants were tested in LA JUNTA CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does LA JUNTA CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, LA JUNTA CITY OF has 37 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2016. Violation types include MR, MCL. 4 are health-based violations.
How many people does LA JUNTA CITY OF serve?
LA JUNTA CITY OF serves approximately 8,320 people, Colorado.
What type of water does LA JUNTA CITY OF provide?
LA JUNTA CITY OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is CO0145420.
How does LA JUNTA CITY OF compare to other utilities in Colorado?
LA JUNTA CITY OF scores 36/100 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.