Water Quality in Colorado Springs, CO (80817)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 80817.
Past Health-Based Violations
2 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 41 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 88% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
31,241
Population
14
Water Systems
43
Violations (5yr)
2
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (14)
Colorado Springs Utilities
Colo Spgs - City-Pine Vly Plnt
Pueblo Board Of Ww
Us Department Of The Army Fort Carson
All resolvedPueblo West Md
1 health-basedFountain City Of
All resolvedWigwam Mutual Wc
All resolvedPikes Peak International Raceway
Bonanza Country R.V. Park
Van Buskirk Mbl Hm Ct
Ponderosa Cg
All resolvedMountain Shadows Mhp
1 health-basedNorad View Mhp
Kitty Pasteur Community Center
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Monitoring for chemicals formed during water treatment disinfection.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Colorado Springs (80817) has more violations than 88% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 43.
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.
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
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.