Water Quality in Colorado Springs, CO (80832)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 80832.

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

1,019

Population

5

Water Systems

13

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (5)

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)

Ramah Town Of

2 health-based
Groundwater 125 people served
9 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based
Lead tested: 0.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Grand Prairie Treatment Center

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
4 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

1 violation
Has active
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSMonitoring
1 violation
Has active
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 (80832) has more violations than 72% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 13.

Fewer violations 72th 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.

Whole House Carbon Filter

A solid baseline for improving overall water quality. Reduces chlorine, sediment, and many common contaminants throughout your entire home.

Targets:Chlorine, Sediment, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 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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