F0/100

TRINIDAD CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 11,400 people · Colorado

Water Source
Surface Water
County
System ID
CO0136800
Violations
124

Contaminant Test Results

EPA Violation History

5

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2024 – July 15, 2024Enforcement: 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: July 1, 2023 – September 30, 2023Rule: 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: 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: September 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Missed required monitoring deadline

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

When: September 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021Rule: Surface Water Treatment 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 TRINIDAD CITY OF

Is TRINIDAD CITY OF water safe to drink?

TRINIDAD CITY OF water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 124 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has TRINIDAD CITY OF detected?

69 contaminants were tested in TRINIDAD CITY OF's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.

Does TRINIDAD CITY OF have any EPA violations?

Yes, TRINIDAD CITY OF has 124 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include Other, MR, TT. 4 are health-based violations.

How many people does TRINIDAD CITY OF serve?

TRINIDAD CITY OF serves approximately 11,400 people, Colorado.

What type of water does TRINIDAD CITY OF provide?

TRINIDAD 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 CO0136800.

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

TRINIDAD CITY OF scores 0/100 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.