Water Quality in Boulder, CO (80510)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 80510.

Past Health-Based Violations

10 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 35 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 90% of US ZIP codes.

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

663

Population

20

Water Systems

45

Violations (5yr)

10

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (20)

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)

Allenspark Wsd

All resolved
Surface water 340 people served
6 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 10 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Meeker Park Lodge

10 health-based
Surface water 270 people served
20 violations (5yr) · 10 health-based · All resolved

Meeker Park Wtr

Surface water 200 people served
0 violations

Jackman Pine Grove Cabins

Surface water 100 people served
0 violations

Crystal Spring Water

Groundwater 90 people served
0 violations

Meadow Mtn Water Supply

All resolved
Surface water 76 people served
7 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Lazy H Guest Ranch

Groundwater 65 people served
0 violations

Lazy H Guest Ranch

Groundwater 65 people served
0 violations

Ferncliff Food N Fuel

All resolved
Groundwater 47 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Meadow Mtn Wtr Supply Co

Surface water 45 people served
0 violations

Wild Basin Lodge

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Meadow Mtn W&S Dist

Surface water 34 people served
0 violations

St Malos Retreat

Groundwater 29 people served
0 violations

Camp St Malo

Surface water 25 people served
0 violations

Indian Peaks Restraunt Cottage

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Allanspark Crystal Spring Wc

Purchased surface water 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
12 violations
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
11 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

4 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
9 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

2 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
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
1.5 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2025

How Does This Compare?

Boulder (80510) has more violations than 90% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 45.

Fewer violations 90th 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.

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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