Water Quality in Boulder, CO (80466)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 80466.

Past Health-Based Violations

6 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 16 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 80% of US ZIP codes.

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

3,599

Population

12

Water Systems

22

Violations (5yr)

6

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (12)

Boulder City Of

All resolved
Surface water 166,080 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Longmont City Of

All resolved
Surface water 102,866 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Erie Town Of

Surface water 40,061 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Lafayette City Of

All resolved
Surface water 28,700 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Nederland Town Of

All resolved
Surface water 2,406 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Eldora Mountain Resort

5 health-based
Surface water 2,400 people served
11 violations (5yr) · 5 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Eldora Mountain Restaurant

1 health-based
Surface water 510 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Big Springs Wtr Dist

Purchased surface water 250 people served
0 violations

Sundance Lodge And Cafe

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Stage Stop Ws

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Paintbrush Ranch And Pottery

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Alpine Motel

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-Based
7 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

2 violations
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

1 violation
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

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

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
2.6 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Boulder (80466) has more violations than 80% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 22.

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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

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.

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