Water Quality in Colorado Springs, CO (80921)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 80921.
Past Health-Based Violations
5 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 9 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 72% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
26,551
Population
8
Water Systems
14
Violations (5yr)
5
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (8)
Colorado Springs Utilities
Colo Spgs - City-Pine Vly Plnt
Us Department Of The Army Fort Carson
All resolvedDonala Wsd
5 health-basedFalcon Area Water And Wastewater
All resolvedWestern Museum Of Mining
All resolvedBenet Hill Monastery
Barkers
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Colorado Springs (80921) has more violations than 72% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 14.
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.