Water Quality in BUFFALO CREEK, CO (80425)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 80425.
21
Total Violations
4
Health-Based
17
Monitoring / Reporting
21
Resolved
What does this mean?
21 of 21 violations have been resolved. 4 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 17 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.
Violations Detail (21 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2025 | Resolved | Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath |
| Nitrate | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2025 | Resolved | Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath |
| Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Apr 30, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Apr 30, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Apr 30, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Apr 30, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Aug 31, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Aug 31, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Aug 31, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jul 31, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2025(2)
Nitrate
03
Nitrate
03
2023(4)
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
44
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
44
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
44
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
44
How Does This Compare?
BUFFALO CREEK (80425) has 21 recorded violations, including 4 health-based. All violations have been resolved, which is a positive sign for current water quality. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.
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