Water Quality in Colorado Springs, CO (80863)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 80863.

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

12,329

Population

31

Water Systems

86

Violations (5yr)

11

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (31)

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)

Woodland Park City Of

1 health-based
Surface water 8,500 people served
25 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 6.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Camp Elim Colorado Rockies Bible Camp

Purchased surface water 261 people served
0 violations

Joseph Wc

Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations

Woodland West Wua

All resolved
Groundwater 250 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 5.7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) Copper tested: 1730 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)

Quaker Ridge Camp

1 health-based
Groundwater 210 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based

Tranquil Acres Ws

1 health-based
Groundwater 180 people served
6 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based
Lead tested: 9.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Westcreek Lakes Wd

8 health-based
Groundwater under influence of surface water 165 people served
34 violations (5yr) · 8 health-based
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Rosewood Hills Property Hoa

Purchased surface water 135 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Native Water

All resolved
Purchased surface water 100 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Colorado Lions Camp

All resolved
Groundwater 89 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Ridgewood Wd

All resolved
Groundwater 84 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Cathedral Ridge

All resolved
Groundwater 59 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Catamount Center

All resolved
Groundwater under influence of surface water 42 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Triple B Western Resort

Groundwater 34 people served
0 violations

Rainbow Valley Water Dist

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Kendora Pines Assn

Groundwater 28 people served
0 violations

Elk Park Mhp

Groundwater 27 people served
0 violations

Paradise Systems Ranch

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Moores Trlr Ct

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Tall Timbers Cpgd & Ranch

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Elk Park Trl Ct

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Big Pine Cpgd

Groundwater 11 people served
0 violations

Whispering Pines Mhp

Purchased surface water 0
0 violations

Swiss Chalet Restaurant

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Depot Cafe At Petticoat Jctn

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Mid Colorado Investment Teller

All resolved
Groundwater 0
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Sourdough Recreation Area

Purchased surface water 0
0 violations

Mtn Meadows Adult Mhp And Cmpgd

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
13 violations
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
2 violations
Has active
FluorideHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
8 violations
Has active
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
6 violations
Has active
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
4 violations
Has active
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

4 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

4 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

3 violations
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

3 violations
All resolved
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)Monitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Combined UraniumMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TetrachloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
o-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
StyreneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloropropaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Carbon tetrachlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Vinyl chlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TolueneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Xylenes, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
p-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TrichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
EthylbenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
5.7 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

Copper (Cu)

Exceeds limit
1730 ppb measured Action level: 1300 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Colorado Springs (80863) has more violations than 95% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 86.

Fewer violations 95th 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.

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

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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