Water Quality in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (80906)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 80906.

246

Total Violations

21

Health-Based

225

Monitoring / Reporting

224

Resolved

What does this mean?

224 of 246 violations have been resolved. 21 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 225 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.

Water systems: 20 Population served: 9,034

Violations Detail (246 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/ASep 30, 2025ActiveN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/ASep 30, 2025ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/ASep 3, 2025ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AJul 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AJul 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AJul 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AJul 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ActiveN/A
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ActiveN/A
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(41)

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Sep 30Active

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Sep 30Active

Public Notice

75

Sep 3Active

Public Notice

76

Jul 30Resolved

Public Notice

76

Jul 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jul 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jul 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Active

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Active

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jun 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jun 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jun 30Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Jun 30Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Jun 30Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Jun 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jun 5Active

Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule

12

Jun 2Resolved

Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule

12

Jun 2Resolved

Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule

12

Jun 2Resolved

Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule

12

Jun 2Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

May 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

May 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

May 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

May 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

May 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

May 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 30Resolved

Public Notice

76

Apr 30Resolved

Public Notice

76

Apr 30Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Mar 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Mar 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Mar 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Mar 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Mar 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Mar 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 7Active

Public Notice

75

Jan 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jan 30Resolved

Public Notice

76

Jan 30Resolved

Public Notice

76

Jan 30Resolved

2024(61)

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Dec 31Active

TTHM

27

Dec 31Active

TTHM

27

Dec 31Active

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Dec 31Active

Public Notice

75

Dec 7Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Active

Public Notice

76

Sep 22Resolved

Public Notice

76

Sep 22Resolved

Public Notice

75

Sep 9Resolved

Public Notice

75

Sep 9Resolved

Public Notice

75

Sep 9Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Public Notice

76

Aug 15Resolved

Public Notice

76

Aug 15Resolved

Public Notice

76

Aug 15Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Public Notice

76

Jun 20Resolved

Public Notice

76

Jun 20Resolved

Public Notice

76

Jun 20Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jun 9Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jun 9Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jun 9Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Public Notice

76

May 15Resolved

Public Notice

76

May 15Resolved

Public Notice

76

May 15Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Mar 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Mar 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Mar 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Public Notice

76

Mar 20Resolved

Public Notice

76

Mar 20Resolved

Public Notice

76

Mar 20Resolved

Public Notice

76

Feb 15Resolved

Public Notice

76

Feb 15Resolved

Public Notice

76

Feb 15Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Feb 13Active

Groundwater Rule

45

Feb 13Active

Groundwater Rule

45

Feb 13Active

Groundwater Rule

45

Feb 13Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Feb 13Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Feb 13Active

Groundwater Rule

45

Feb 13Active

Groundwater Rule

45

Feb 13Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Feb 13Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Feb 13Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Feb 13Active

How Does This Compare?

COLORADO SPRINGS (80906) has 246 recorded violations, including 21 health-based. 22 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.

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

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

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.

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