Water Quality in Idaho Springs, CO (80436)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 80436.

No Health-Based Violations

None of the 3 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are21 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.

Better than 79% of US ZIP codes.

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

348

Population

3

Water Systems

21

Violations (5yr)

0

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (3)

Idaho Springs City Of

All resolved
Surface water 10,432 people served
5 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Lawson Adventure Park And Resort

All resolved
Groundwater 94 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Mill Creek Wia

All resolved
Surface water 67 people served
14 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 4.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Contaminants Found

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

1 violation
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

1 violation
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

1 violation
All resolved
ChromiumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NickelMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Beryllium, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
MercuryMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
SeleniumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CadmiumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BariumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Thallium, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ArsenicMonitoring

A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.

1 violation
All resolved
Antimony, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
4.5 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Idaho Springs (80436) has more violations than 79% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 21, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.

Fewer violations 79th percentile More violations

Water Filter Recommendations

No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.

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