Water Quality in ESTES PARK, CO (80517)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 80517.

267

Total Violations

57

Health-Based

210

Monitoring / Reporting

248

Resolved

What does this mean?

248 of 267 violations have been resolved. 57 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 210 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.

Water systems: 85 Population served: 31,438

Violations Detail (267 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/ASep 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/ASep 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/ASep 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/ASep 11, 2025ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/ASep 11, 2025ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/ASep 11, 2025ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/ASep 11, 2025ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/ASep 10, 2025ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/ASep 10, 2025ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(34)

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

Sep 11Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

Sep 11Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

5A

Sep 11Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

5A

Sep 11Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

Sep 10Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

Sep 10Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 14Active

Public Notice

76

Jul 30Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

Jun 10Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

Jun 10Active

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

May 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

May 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

May 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

May 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

May 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Public Notice

76

Apr 30Active

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Mar 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Mar 31Resolved

TTHM

27

Mar 31Resolved

TTHM

27

Mar 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Mar 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Mar 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Mar 31Resolved

Public Notice

76

Jan 30Active

2024(54)

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Dec 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Dec 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Dec 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Nov 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Nov 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Nov 30Resolved

Public Notice

76

Oct 30Active

Public Notice

76

Oct 21Resolved

Public Notice

76

Oct 21Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

5A

Oct 3Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

5A

Oct 3Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

5A

Oct 3Resolved

Chlorine

27

Sep 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Sep 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Sep 30Resolved

Nitrate

02

Sep 30Resolved

Nitrate

02

Sep 30Resolved

Nitrate

02

Sep 30Resolved

Nitrate

02

Sep 30Resolved

Public Notice

76

Jul 30Active

Public Notice

76

Jul 21Resolved

Public Notice

76

Jul 21Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Jun 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Jun 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Jun 30Resolved

TTHM

27

Jun 30Resolved

TTHM

27

Jun 30Resolved

TTHM

27

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jun 30Resolved

Public Notice

76

Apr 30Active

Public Notice

76

Apr 21Resolved

Public Notice

76

Apr 21Resolved

TTHM

02

Mar 31Resolved

TTHM

02

Mar 31Resolved

TTHM

02

Mar 31Resolved

TTHM

02

Mar 31Resolved

Public Notice

76

Jan 30Active

Public Notice

76

Jan 21Resolved

Public Notice

76

Jan 21Resolved

How Does This Compare?

ESTES PARK (80517) has 267 recorded violations, including 57 health-based. 19 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.

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

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.

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