Water Quality in Steamboat Springs, CO (80467)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 80467.

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

2,260

Population

5

Water Systems

64

Violations (5yr)

16

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (5)

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)

Oak Creek Town Of

12 health-based
Surface water 950 people served
37 violations (5yr) · 12 health-based
Lead tested: 0.8 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Morrison Creek Metro District

All resolved
Groundwater 800 people served
12 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 2.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Twenty Mile Coal Co

All resolved
Purchased surface water 475 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Stagecoach State Park

All resolved
Surface water 405 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Contaminants Found

Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
12 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-Based
7 violations
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
6 violations
All resolved
CARBON, TOTALHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
Has active
Public NoticeMonitoring
11 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
NitrateMonitoring

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

2 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

1 violation
All resolved
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ChromiumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Antimony, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
MercuryMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Thallium, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
SeleniumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CadmiumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BariumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ArsenicMonitoring

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

1 violation
All resolved
NickelMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Beryllium, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDEMonitoring
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 (80467) has more violations than 93% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 64.

Fewer violations 93th percentile More violations

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.

Reverse Osmosis System

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

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

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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