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City water profile

Walsenburg water quality

Compare local ZIP estimates, evidence quality, associated public systems, and compliance history for Walsenburg, Colorado.

Median indexed hardness

521PPM

One indexed ZIP

Range 520.5–520.5 PPM

State comparison
462 PPM above
State hardness rank
#7 of 58
Matched utilities
1
Active health records
1

City summary

What the indexed records say

Walsenburg has 1 published ZIP profile across Huerfano County. The indexed median is 521 PPM, compared with 59 PPM across Colorado.

Among the 58 Coloradocities with an indexed median, Walsenburg ranks #7from highest to lowest. Across all 161 state ZIP profiles, available estimates run from 13.7to 829 PPM.

Because only one ZIP is represented, the city median and range are the same local estimate. It should not be read as multiple independent samples across the community. At least one estimate is marked low confidence, so observation distance and date deserve extra attention.

Hardness distribution

How local ZIP estimates compare

Soft0 ZIPs
Moderately hard0 ZIPs
Hard0 ZIPs
Very hard1 ZIP

1 of 1 ZIP profiles have a hardness estimate. Bars count ZIP profiles, not households or laboratory samples.

Evidence quality

Distance, dates, and confidence

Median nearest distance
43.2 miles
Profiles with evidence
1/1

Confidence labels

High: 0Moderate: 0Low: 1

Observation window: Jan 5, 2016 to Jun 8, 2026.

ZIP directory

Water reports in Walsenburg

Open a ZIP for site-level provenance and measurements.

ZIP code

81089

Very Hard

520.5 PPM

Nearest site
43.2 mi
Confidence
Low

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Public water systems

Utilities associated with this city

Walsenburg City Of

PWSID CO0128900

Surface water
System population served
3,230
Last reported
Jun 17, 2026

A municipal system, in-state city, and served county all agree with this Census ZCTA.

Compliance history

What EPA records show

1 unique active health-based record appears among associated systems. This does not mean every contaminant was tested at every tap.

RecordSystemPeriodStatus
Public NoticeCO0128900Jan 4, 2026Resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleCO0128900Oct 1, 2025Resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleCO0128900Oct 1, 2025Resolved
Public NoticeCO0128900Sep 8, 2025Resolved
Public NoticeCO0128900Jul 4, 2025Resolved
Public NoticeCO0128900Apr 4, 2025Resolved
TTHMCO0128900Apr 3, 2025Resolved
Public NoticeCO0128900Mar 8, 2025Resolved
Public NoticeCO0128900Jan 4, 2025Resolved
Public NoticeCO0128900Dec 8, 2024Resolved

Practical next steps

Move from index to evidence

  1. 1. Open your ZIP. Check distance, dates, confidence, and the associated utility.
  2. 2. Read the current CCR. Confirm source water, detections, limits, ranges, and notices.
  3. 3. Test the tap when needed. Confirm health concerns or treatment sizing with the right method.

Questions people ask

About water in Walsenburg

Is the water hard?

The indexed city median is 521 PPM. Open the ZIP report to verify the distance and confidence behind that estimate.

Is the tap water safe?

Compliance history is utility-wide and cannot guarantee conditions at every tap. Check current notices and test when address-specific evidence is needed.

Do I need treatment?

Choose treatment only after confirming the problem at the property. A softener targets hardness; contaminant treatment requires a matching, verified performance claim.