Water Quality in Colorado Springs, CO (80923)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 80923.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 11 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 70% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

31,772

Population

4

Water Systems

12

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (4)

Colorado Springs Utilities

Surface water 464,111 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 5.7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Colo Spgs - City-Pine Vly Plnt

Surface water 187,000 people served
0 violations

Us Department Of The Army Fort Carson

All resolved
Purchased surface water 48,000 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 10.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Four Seasons Rv Park

1 health-based
Groundwater under influence of surface water 122 people served
8 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Contaminants Found

NitrateHealth-Based

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

4 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

2 violations
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
5.7 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Colorado Springs (80923) has more violations than 70% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 12.

Fewer violations 70th percentile More violations

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.

Reverse Osmosis System

One of the few filtration methods effective at removing nitrates and nitrites. Essential for households with infants.

Targets:Nitrate, Nitrite, Dissolved Solids

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 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.

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