CRESTED BUTTE, CO · Gunnison County
CRESTED BUTTE TOWN OF Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
CRESTED BUTTE TOWN OF must publish a Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking water quality report covering calendar year 2026 — by July 1, 2027.
As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for CRESTED BUTTE TOWN OF.
Data sourced from the EPA ECHO database (SDWA bulk download), last refreshed August 1, 2026. This is a record-keeping and public-information tool — it does not replace Colorado’s official records. Always confirm current status with Colorado before making decisions based on this information.
System facts
- System ID (PWSID)
- CO0126188
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 2,440
- Service connections
- 1,173
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- surface water (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs)
CRESTED BUTTE TOWN OF is one of 305 community water systems in Colorado in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 2,440 people from surface water.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 7 entries between 1994 and 2001, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2001.
Of the 7, 1 are monitoring and reporting requirements — the category that accounts for about four in five of all violations in EPA's national dataset — rather than findings about the water itself. The record involves the Surface Water Treatment Rules.
Violation history
Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)
Health-basedSurface Water Treatment Rule
June 1, 2001 – June 30, 2001
ResolvedTreatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)
Health-basedSurface Water Treatment Rule
May 1, 2001 – May 31, 2001
ResolvedTreatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)
Health-basedSurface Water Treatment Rule
June 1, 2000 – June 30, 2000
ResolvedTreatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)
Health-basedSurface Water Treatment Rule
May 1, 2000 – May 31, 2000
ResolvedTreatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)
Health-basedSurface Water Treatment Rule
May 1, 1999 – May 31, 1999
ResolvedMonitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter)
—Surface Water Treatment Rule
February 1, 1995 – February 28, 1995
ResolvedTreatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)
Health-basedSurface Water Treatment Rule
April 1, 1994 – April 30, 1994
Resolved
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2001 – June 30, 2001 | Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR) | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| May 1, 2001 – May 31, 2001 | Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR) | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| June 1, 2000 – June 30, 2000 | Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR) | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| May 1, 2000 – May 31, 2000 | Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR) | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| May 1, 1999 – May 31, 1999 | Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR) | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| February 1, 1995 – February 28, 1995 | Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter) | Surface Water Treatment Rule | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 1994 – April 30, 1994 | Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR) | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
Enforcement actions
- August 8, 2024State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- July 15, 2024State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- July 15, 2024State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- July 15, 2024State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- November 12, 2012State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- August 22, 2012State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- July 24, 2012State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- July 24, 2012State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- February 5, 2007State Compliance achieved26 linked violations
- May 23, 2002State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- August 23, 2001State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- June 13, 2001State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- July 18, 2000State Formal Notice of Violation issued3 linked violations
- June 22, 2000State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
- June 15, 1999State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
- April 28, 1995State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- March 30, 1995State Formal Notice of Violation issued3 linked violations
- May 16, 1994State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
- May 16, 1994State Public Notification requested4 linked violations
- May 16, 1994State Public Notification requested3 linked violations
- April 13, 1993State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
Common questions
Is CRESTED BUTTE TOWN OF required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. CRESTED BUTTE TOWN OF is a community water system, and federal rules (40 CFR 141 Subpart O) require every community water system to publish a Consumer Confidence Report each year.
When is CRESTED BUTTE TOWN OF’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- CRESTED BUTTE TOWN OF’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does CRESTED BUTTE TOWN OF have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for CRESTED BUTTE TOWN OF.
What is a Consumer Confidence Report?
- A Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is the annual drinking water quality report that community water systems must provide to the people they serve. It lists the contaminants detected in the system’s water during the year, where the water comes from, and how the results compare with federal limits. EPA’s revised CCR rule takes effect January 1, 2027, and the first reports in the new format are due July 1, 2027.
Contact
LAW, JAMES
970-349-0885
CRESTED BUTTE, CO 81224