Water Quality in Fort Collins, CO (80521)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 80521.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 21 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are24 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 81% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
38,776
Population
21
Water Systems
24
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (21)
Ft Collins City Of
All resolvedLoveland City Of
All resolvedFt Collins Loveland Wd
East Larimer County Wd
All resolvedCsu Main And West Housing Campus
Little Thompson Wd
Ft Collins 2-Soldier Canon Plt
Skyline
Sky Ranch Lutheran Camp
All resolvedLivermore Elem
Red Feather Lakes Elm
Stove Prairie Elm
Harris Reliable Wtr Co
Powderhorn Cabins & Cg
Poudre R 1 School Dist
Glen Echo Resort
Powderhorn Cabins & Cpgd
Fox Acres Utility Corp
Ft Collins 3-Horsetooth Cnyn
Trail Motel And Tp
Soldier Canyon Filter Plant
All resolvedContaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Fort Collins (80521) has more violations than 81% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 24, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.
Water Filter Recommendations
No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.