Montrose
Is Montrose tap water safe to drink?
Mostly yes — Montrose scores 91/100. This report aggregates EPA drinking water data across 5 local systems in Montrose. We found 108 total violations (11 unresolved).
Real-Time Environment
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Water Quality Impact
🛡️ Home Water Treatment Needs
Should you invest in filtration or softening for your home in Montrose?
Expert Advice
Your water quality is excellent. Standard filtration is optional but can further enhance taste.
Buying a Filter?
Wondering if Montrose tap water needs filtering? We break it down.
Baby Formula Safety
Mixing baby formula with Montrose tap water? Read this first.
Homebuyer's Perspective
If you're house-hunting in Montrose, water quality belongs on your due-diligence checklist alongside schools and crime data. The high safety score (91/100) suggests lower risk for plumbing corrosion and appliance scaling.
Health & Family Safety
Residents should monitor Lead (90th percentile) levels. Pregnant women and families with young children should consult the specific EPA health goals listed below.
View Health Risk Glossary →Compliance Record for Montrose
Based on EPA SDWIS violation records and contaminant test results for all water systems serving Montrose.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Montrose tap water safe to drink?
Mostly yes — Montrose scores 91/100.
How many water systems serve Montrose?
Montrose is served by 5 public water systems in our latest EPA-backed dataset.
How can I check water quality for my exact address in Montrose?
Use the WaterQ search tool to look up your ZIP code and view nearby systems, contaminant levels, and recent violations for Montrose.
What is the water quality score for Montrose?
The water quality score for Montrose is 91 out of 100, based on EPA contaminant data, violation history, and testing results across the 5 systems serving the city.
What are the top contaminants in Montrose?
The top contaminants detected in Montrose include Lead (90th percentile). View detailed information on our contaminants page.
Montrose Water Quality Summary
Montrose, CO receives a water quality score of 91/100 (Grade A) based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) compliance data for 5 public water systems serving the area.
Montrose's water quality is above the national average, with strong compliance records and low contaminant levels. Residents generally receive clean, safe tap water that meets EPA standards.
Montrose's score of 91 is 9 points above the Colorado state average of 82, and above the nationwide average of roughly 78/100 across all U.S. states.
Water quality data is sourced from the U.S. EPA SDWIS database and updated quarterly. Learn about our scoring methodology → Read our Colorado water quality rankings report →
Key Contaminants
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