Water Quality in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (80908)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 80908.

326

Total Violations

69

Health-Based

257

Monitoring / Reporting

279

Resolved

What does this mean?

279 of 326 violations have been resolved. 69 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 257 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: 17 Population served: 3,025

Violations Detail (326 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AOct 20, 2025ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AOct 20, 2025ActiveN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/ASep 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/ASep 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/ASep 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(87)

Public Notice

75

Oct 20Active

Public Notice

75

Oct 20Active

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Aug 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Aug 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jul 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jul 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jul 20Active

Public Notice

75

Jul 20Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jun 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jun 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

51

Jun 30Active

Lead and Copper Rule

51

Jun 30Active

Lead and Copper Rule

51

Jun 30Active

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Active

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

May 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Apr 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Apr 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Apr 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 20Active

Public Notice

75

Apr 20Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

5A

Apr 10Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

5A

Apr 10Active

Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule

35

Apr 10Active

Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule

35

Apr 10Active

Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule

35

Apr 10Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

5A

Apr 10Active

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Mar 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Mar 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Mar 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Mar 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Mar 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Mar 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Mar 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Mar 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

03

Mar 31Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

03

Mar 31Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

03

Mar 31Resolved

Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule

12

Mar 7Active

Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule

12

Mar 7Active

Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule

12

Mar 7Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 28Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Feb 28Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Feb 28Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Feb 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 28Resolved

Public Notice

76

Feb 8Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jan 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jan 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

2024(30)

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Dec 31Active

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Dec 31Active

TTHM

27

Dec 31Active

TTHM

27

Dec 31Active

Chlorine

27

Dec 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Dec 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Dec 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Dec 31Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Dec 31Active

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Dec 31Active

TTHM

27

Dec 31Active

TTHM

27

Dec 31Active

TTHM

27

Dec 31Active

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Dec 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Dec 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Dec 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Dec 31Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

03

Sep 30Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

03

Sep 30Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

03

Sep 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Active

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

03

Jun 30Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

03

Jun 30Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

03

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Active

How Does This Compare?

COLORADO SPRINGS (80908) has 326 recorded violations, including 69 health-based. 47 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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