Water Quality in Colorado Springs, CO (80829)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 80829.

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 10 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 67% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

5,312

Population

8

Water Systems

12

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (8)

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

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)

Manitou Springs City Of

2 health-based
Surface water 6,938 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Cave Of The Winds

Groundwater 418 people served
0 violations

Crystal Kangaroo Campground

All resolved
Surface water 64 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Mineral Springs Foundation

All resolved
Groundwater 56 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Barr Camp Inc

Surface water 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
5.7 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Colorado Springs (80829) has more violations than 67% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 12.

Fewer violations 67th 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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