Water Quality in Steamboat Springs, CO (80428)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 80428.

Past Health-Based Violations

16 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 63 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 95% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

720

Population

19

Water Systems

79

Violations (5yr)

16

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (19)

Mt Werner Wd

4 health-based
Surface water 16,980 people served
9 violations (5yr) · 4 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 4.3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Steamboat Lake State Park

All resolved
Surface water 1,092 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Steamboat Lake Wd

All resolved
Groundwater 411 people served
26 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Clark Store

7 health-based
Groundwater under influence of surface water 215 people served
14 violations (5yr) · 7 health-based · All resolved

North Routt Community Charter School

All resolved
Groundwater 120 people served
9 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 7.7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Steamboat Lake Outpost

2 health-based
Purchased surface water 116 people served
4 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved

Vista Verde Guest Ranch

1 health-based
Groundwater under influence of surface water 104 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Milner Park

All resolved
Groundwater 100 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 6.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Pearl Lake State Park

All resolved
Groundwater 77 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Cabins At Historic Columbine

All resolved
Groundwater 69 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Hahns Peak Village Hoa

2 health-based
Groundwater under influence of surface water 52 people served
4 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved

Glen Eden Resort

All resolved
Groundwater 42 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Glen Eden Ranch Inc

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Hahns Peak Restaurant

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Steamboat Lake Wtr & San Dist

Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations

North Routt Preschool Early Learning

Groundwater 23 people served
0 violations

Elk River Guest Ranch

Groundwater 9 people served
0 violations

Home Ranch The

Groundwater under influence of surface water 9 people served
0 violations

Dutch Creek Guest Ranch

Surface water 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
15 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-Based
8 violations
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
5 violations
All resolved
CARBON, TOTALHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

9 violations
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

3 violations
All resolved
DalaponMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
p-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Carbon tetrachlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Vinyl chlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
StyreneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Xylenes, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
EthylbenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloropropaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TolueneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TetrachloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
o-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TrichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

1 violation
All resolved
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
4.3 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Steamboat Springs (80428) has more violations than 95% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 79.

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Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 certified

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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