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

Surface water 464,111 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 5.7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Colo Spgs - City-Pine Vly Plnt

Surface water 187,000 people served
0 violations

Pueblo Board Of Ww

Surface water 114,070 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2.3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Us Department Of The Army Fort Carson

All resolved
Purchased surface water 48,000 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 10.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Pueblo West Md

1 health-based
Surface water 30,000 people served
20 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Fountain City Of

All resolved
Purchased surface water 25,130 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 4.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Wigwam Mutual Wc

All resolved
Groundwater under influence of surface water 1,300 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 5.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Pikes Peak International Raceway

Groundwater 262 people served
0 violations

Bonanza Country R.V. Park

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Van Buskirk Mbl Hm Ct

Purchased groundwater 101 people served
0 violations

Ponderosa Cg

All resolved
Groundwater 70 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Mountain Shadows Mhp

1 health-based
Purchased groundwater 56 people served
11 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Norad View Mhp

Groundwater 14 people served
0 violations

Kitty Pasteur Community Center

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

TTHMHealth-Based
3 violations
All resolved
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
ChloriteMonitoring
8 violations
All resolved
Chlorine dioxideMonitoring
7 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

5 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
4 violations
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

2 violations
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

2 violations
All resolved
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Combined UraniumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleMonitoring

Monitoring for chemicals formed during water treatment disinfection.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0.2 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: 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.

Fewer violations 88th 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.

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.

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