Durango, CO 81302

8 water systems4,208 residents

Poor water quality - filtration recommended

D

Score: 28/100

Graded on EPA violations, contaminants, severity, compliance, and enforcement history. See methodology.

Data updated June 2026 • Sources: EPA ECHO and EPA Envirofacts

72

Contaminants Detected

1,021

Violations on Record

136

Health-Based Violations

0

Recent Violations

Grade Breakdown

Contaminant Count0 / 25
Violation History9 / 25
Contaminant Severity4 / 25
System Compliance0 / 15
Enforcement History0 / 10
Total Score28%

28 / 100 points

Recommended Water Filters

  • Point-of-Use Carbon Filter (NSF-certified for lead)
  • Reverse Osmosis or Ion Exchange Filter
  • Ultraviolet (UV) Purification
  • Activated Carbon Filter (disinfection byproducts)
  • Whole Home Carbon Filter System
Compare filter types in our Filter Guide →

Consult a water quality specialist for personalized recommendations.

Durango vs CO & National Average

Detected Contaminants

72 contaminants detected across water systems serving this ZIP code

ContaminantCategory
AtrazineAgricultural
NitrateAgricultural
SimazineAgricultural
ChloriteDisinfection Byproduct
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Disinfection Byproduct
TTHMDisinfection Byproduct
ChromiumHeavy Metal
Lead and Copper RuleHeavy Metal
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHeavy Metal
Coliform (TCR)Microorganism
E. COLIMicroorganism
Revised Total Coliform RuleMicroorganism
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneOther
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneOther
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANEOther
1,2-DichloropropaneOther
2,4-DOther
2,4,5-TPOther
AldicarbOther
Aldicarb sulfoneOther
Aldicarb sulfoxideOther
Benzo(a)pyreneOther
BHC-GAMMAOther
CarbofuranOther
ChlordaneOther
ChlorineOther
Chlorine dioxideOther
Consumer Confidence RuleOther
DalaponOther
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipateOther
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalateOther
DICHLOROMETHANEOther
DinosebOther
DiquatOther
EndothallOther
EndrinOther
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDEOther
Groundwater RuleOther
HeptachlorOther
Heptachlor epoxideOther
HexachlorocyclopentadieneOther
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleOther
LASSOOther
MethoxychlorOther
OXAMYLOther
PentachlorophenolOther
PicloramOther
Public NoticeOther
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleOther
Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleOther
Surface Water Treatment RuleOther
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)Other
ToxapheneOther
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and URadiological
1,1-DichloroethyleneVolatile Organic
1,2-DichloroethaneVolatile Organic
1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneVolatile Organic
BenzeneVolatile Organic
Carbon tetrachlorideVolatile Organic
CHLOROBENZENEVolatile Organic
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneVolatile Organic
EthylbenzeneVolatile Organic
HEXACHLOROBENZENEVolatile Organic
o-DichlorobenzeneVolatile Organic
p-DichlorobenzeneVolatile Organic
StyreneVolatile Organic
TetrachloroethyleneVolatile Organic
TolueneVolatile Organic
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneVolatile Organic
TrichloroethyleneVolatile Organic
Vinyl chlorideVolatile Organic
Xylenes, TotalVolatile Organic

Water System Information

Systems Serving This ZIP:
TALL PINES VILLAGE, DURANGO WEST MD NO 2, TRIANGLE TP, WOODLAND PARK AND SALES, LAPLATA VISTA ESTATES HOA +3 more
Population Served:
4,208
Systems With Violations:
8 of 8
Major Violations:
638
Enforcement Actions:
1,020

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the grade mean?

Our A–F grade ranks this ZIP code's water quality against every other analyzed ZIP in the country, based on EPA data. A = among the best, F = among the most troubled.

Is my tap water safe to drink?

Water systems regulated by the EPA must comply with Safe Drinking Water Act standards. However, if you're concerned about water quality, consider a water filter appropriate for your contaminants.

How often is the data updated?

We update our data quarterly with the latest EPA ECHO and Envirofacts data. Historical violations are tracked to identify patterns.

What filters do you recommend?

Filter recommendations are based on detected contaminants in your area. See our Filter Guide for detailed information about different filter types.