Water Quality in SILVER PLUME, CO (80476)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 80476.
28
Total Violations
12
Health-Based
16
Monitoring / Reporting
26
Resolved
What does this mean?
26 of 28 violations have been resolved. 12 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 16 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.
Violations Detail (28 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jul 2, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jul 2, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jul 1, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jul 1, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | May 31, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | May 31, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | May 31, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2025(4)
Public Notice
76
Public Notice
76
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
4H
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
4H
2023(3)
Lead and Copper Rule
52
Lead and Copper Rule
52
Lead and Copper Rule
52
How Does This Compare?
SILVER PLUME (80476) has 28 recorded violations, including 12 health-based. 2 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.
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