Water Quality in Fairplay, CO (80440)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 80440.
Past Health-Based Violations
5 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 15 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 79% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
3,502
Population
18
Water Systems
20
Violations (5yr)
5
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (18)
Fairplay Town Of
2 health-basedWarm Springs Owners Mutual Wa
All resolvedCampground Of The Rockies Assoc
2 health-basedAmerican Safari Ranch
Bailey Library
All resolvedBlue Mountain Cg - East
American Safari Ranch
1 health-basedAg Ranch Crew Quarter
Riverside Cg
Corbin Gulch Admin. Site
Spillway Cg North Upper
Wilkerson Pass Visitor Cntr
Lodgepole Cg South
Michigan Creek Cg
Jefferson Creek Cg North
Arrowhead Arena Rest
Spruce Grove North
Weston Pass Cg
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2024
How Does This Compare?
Fairplay (80440) has more violations than 79% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 20.
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.
UV Water Purifier
Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.
Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified
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.