LA JUNTA, CO · Otero County
SOUTH SWINK WATER AUTHORITY Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
SOUTH SWINK WATER AUTHORITY 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 1 open health-based violation for SOUTH SWINK WATER AUTHORITY.
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)
- CO0145690
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 622
- Service connections
- 227
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
SOUTH SWINK WATER AUTHORITY is one of 305 community water systems in Colorado in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 622 people from groundwater.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 2 entries between 2018 and 2026, of which 1 health-based item remains open.
None of the 2 are monitoring or reporting requirements — the category that accounts for about four in five of all violations in EPA's national dataset; these involve water-quality, treatment, or public-notice findings instead. The record involves the Radionuclides and Revised Rad Rule.
Violation history
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-basedCombined Radium (-226 and -228)
April 1, 2026 – June 30, 2026
AddressedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-basedCombined Radium (-226 and -228)
July 1, 2018 – September 30, 2018
Archived
Addressed corrective action reported, pending final confirmationArchived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2026 – June 30, 2026 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average | Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Health-based | Addressed |
| July 1, 2018 – September 30, 2018 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average | Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Health-based | Archived |
Addressed corrective action reported, pending final confirmationArchived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)
Enforcement actions
- December 13, 1989State Intentional no-actiongeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
Common questions
Is SOUTH SWINK WATER AUTHORITY required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. SOUTH SWINK WATER AUTHORITY 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 SOUTH SWINK WATER AUTHORITY’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- SOUTH SWINK WATER AUTHORITY’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does SOUTH SWINK WATER AUTHORITY have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show 1 open health-based violation for SOUTH SWINK WATER AUTHORITY.
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
NOE, NORMAN R
719-384-5458
LA JUNTA, CO 81050