Water Quality in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (80920)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 80920.
124
Total Violations
8
Health-Based
116
Monitoring / Reporting
124
Resolved
What does this mean?
124 of 124 violations have been resolved. 8 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 116 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.
Violations Detail (124 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylenes, Total | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Xylenes, Total | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Xylenes, Total | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Xylenes, Total | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Carbon tetrachloride | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2021 | Resolved | Liver problems; increased risk of cancer |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2021 | Resolved | N/A |
| Carbon tetrachloride | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2021 | Resolved | Liver problems; increased risk of cancer |
| Carbon tetrachloride | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2021 | Resolved | Liver problems; increased risk of cancer |
| Styrene | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2021 | Resolved | N/A |
| Styrene | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2021 | Resolved | N/A |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2024(4)
Xylenes, Total
03
Xylenes, Total
03
Xylenes, Total
03
Xylenes, Total
03
2021(120)
Carbon tetrachloride
03
1,2-Dichloroethane
03
Carbon tetrachloride
03
Carbon tetrachloride
03
Styrene
03
Styrene
03
Styrene
03
Styrene
03
1,2-Dichloropropane
03
1,2-Dichloropropane
03
1,2-Dichloropropane
03
1,2-Dichloropropane
03
CHLOROBENZENE
03
CHLOROBENZENE
03
CHLOROBENZENE
03
CHLOROBENZENE
03
Vinyl chloride
03
Vinyl chloride
03
Vinyl chloride
03
Vinyl chloride
03
Trichloroethylene
03
Trichloroethylene
03
Trichloroethylene
03
Trichloroethylene
03
Tetrachloroethylene
03
Carbon tetrachloride
03
Tetrachloroethylene
03
Tetrachloroethylene
03
Benzene
03
Benzene
03
Benzene
03
Benzene
03
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
03
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
03
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
03
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
03
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
03
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
03
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
03
Xylenes, Total
03
Xylenes, Total
03
Xylenes, Total
03
Xylenes, Total
03
DICHLOROMETHANE
03
DICHLOROMETHANE
03
DICHLOROMETHANE
03
DICHLOROMETHANE
03
o-Dichlorobenzene
03
o-Dichlorobenzene
03
o-Dichlorobenzene
03
o-Dichlorobenzene
03
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
Toluene
03
Toluene
03
Toluene
03
Toluene
03
Ethylbenzene
03
Ethylbenzene
03
Ethylbenzene
03
Ethylbenzene
03
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
03
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
03
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
03
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
03
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
03
p-Dichlorobenzene
03
p-Dichlorobenzene
03
p-Dichlorobenzene
03
p-Dichlorobenzene
03
1,1-Dichloroethylene
03
1,1-Dichloroethylene
03
1,1-Dichloroethylene
03
1,1-Dichloroethylene
03
1,2-Dichloroethane
03
1,2-Dichloroethane
03
1,2-Dichloroethane
03
Tetrachloroethylene
03
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Lead and Copper Rule
52
Lead and Copper Rule
52
Lead and Copper Rule
52
Lead and Copper Rule
66
Lead and Copper Rule
66
Lead and Copper Rule
66
Chlorine
27
Chlorine
27
Chlorine
27
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
12
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
12
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
12
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
12
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
12
Lead and Copper Rule
56
Lead and Copper Rule
56
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
12
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
12
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
12
Lead and Copper Rule
56
Chlorine
27
Chlorine
27
Chlorine
27
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Lead and Copper Rule
66
Lead and Copper Rule
66
Lead and Copper Rule
66
How Does This Compare?
COLORADO SPRINGS (80920) has 124 recorded violations, including 8 health-based. All violations have been resolved, which is a positive sign for current water quality. 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
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.