Water Quality in Fort Collins, CO (80545)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 80545.
Active Health Violations
14 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 96% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
937
Population
30
Water Systems
90
Violations (5yr)
14
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (30)
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
Fox Acres Comm Serv Corp
All resolvedCrystal Lakes 6th Filing
1 health-basedBeaver Meadows Resort
All resolvedCamp Amakulo - Girl Sct Of Amr
Morning Star Comm Church
1 health-basedRed Feather Tavern
Shambhala Mountain Center
9 health-basedPot Belly Restaurant
Crystal Lakes 11th Filing
1 health-basedBasil At The One Eighty One
Red Feather Super Market
All resolvedRed Feather Mountain Library District
2 health-basedRed Feather Lakes Poa
High Country Estates
Marrs Mountain Cabins And Tavern
Trading Post Ltd
Sundance Trail Guest Ranch
All resolvedGopher Bar
Alpine Lodge & Trailer Park
Camp Patiya Boy Scout Camp
Red Feather Cafe And Bar
Morning Star Comm Church Old
Canyon Inn Restaurant
Alpine Country Inn Duplicate
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jan 2024
How Does This Compare?
Fort Collins (80545) has more violations than 96% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 90.
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
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.