Water Quality in Colorado Springs, CO (80918)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 80918.
Active Health Violations
1 health-based violation found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 81% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
50,005
Population
28
Water Systems
23
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (28)
Colorado Springs Utilities
Colo Spgs - City-Pine Vly Plnt
Us Department Of The Army Fort Carson
All resolvedArrowhead Mhp
1 health-basedNatural Grocers Helena
All resolvedNorth Rainbow Falls Wc
All resolvedSilver Cliff Mhc
All resolvedPure Wtw - Loaf N Jug
Pure Wtw Safeway N Academy B
Pure Wtw Safeway No 1532
Pure Wtw Safeway Colo Avenue
Pure Wtw Highlands Market
Pure Wtw Safeway N Circle
Pure Wtw Vitiman Cottage
Pure Wtw Safeway No 1040
Pure Wtw Food Bonanza
Pure Wtw Pueblo Super Foods
Pure Wtw Safeway Nevada
Pure Wtw Safeway Widefield
Pure Wtw Safeway No 811
Pure Wtw Safeway No 1480
Pure Wtw Safeway Village Ctr
Pure Wtw Safeway No 1440 Monument
Pure Wtw The Manna Co
Pure Wtw Safeway N Powers
Pure Wtw Safeway No 1463
Pure Wtw Safeway N Union Blv
Pure Wtw Vitamin Cottage Hmpdn
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Colorado Springs (80918) has more violations than 81% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 23.
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.