Water Quality in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (80926)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 80926.

303

Total Violations

47

Health-Based

256

Monitoring / Reporting

288

Resolved

What does this mean?

288 of 303 violations have been resolved. 47 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 256 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: 8 Population served: 1,071

Violations Detail (303 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AOct 18, 2025ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/ASep 19, 2025ActiveN/A
Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AAug 28, 2025ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AAug 14, 2025ActiveN/A
Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AJul 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AJul 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AJul 8, 2025ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AJul 4, 2025ActiveN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(39)

Public Notice

75

Oct 18Active

Public Notice

75

Sep 19Active

Surface Water Treatment Rule

41

Aug 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

41

Aug 31Resolved

Public Notice

76

Aug 28Active

Public Notice

75

Aug 14Active

Surface Water Treatment Rule

41

Jul 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

41

Jul 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jul 8Active

Public Notice

75

Jul 4Active

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Jun 30Resolved

TTHM

27

Jun 30Resolved

TTHM

27

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

41

Jun 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

41

Jun 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Jun 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Jun 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

41

May 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

41

May 31Resolved

Public Notice

76

May 28Active

Surface Water Treatment Rule

41

Apr 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

41

Apr 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 8Active

TTHM

27

Mar 31Resolved

TTHM

27

Mar 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Mar 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Mar 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

41

Mar 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

41

Mar 31Resolved

Public Notice

76

Feb 28Active

E. COLI

32

Jan 31Resolved

E. COLI

32

Jan 31Resolved

E. COLI

32

Jan 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jan 8Active

2024(103)

E. COLI

32

Dec 31Resolved

E. COLI

32

Dec 31Resolved

E. COLI

32

Dec 31Resolved

E. COLI

32

Nov 30Resolved

E. COLI

32

Nov 30Resolved

E. COLI

32

Nov 30Resolved

Public Notice

76

Nov 28Active

E. COLI

32

Oct 31Resolved

E. COLI

32

Oct 31Resolved

E. COLI

32

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Oct 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Oct 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Oct 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Oct 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Oct 8Active

E. COLI

32

Sep 30Resolved

E. COLI

32

Sep 30Resolved

E. COLI

32

Sep 30Resolved

E. COLI

32

Aug 31Resolved

E. COLI

32

Aug 31Resolved

E. COLI

32

Aug 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 9Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 9Resolved

E. COLI

32

Jul 31Resolved

E. COLI

32

Jul 31Resolved

E. COLI

32

Jul 31Resolved

Selenium

03

Jun 30Resolved

Beryllium, Total

03

Jun 30Resolved

Mercury

03

Jun 30Resolved

Fluoride

03

Jun 30Resolved

Fluoride

03

Jun 30Resolved

Fluoride

03

Jun 30Resolved

Barium

03

Jun 30Resolved

Barium

03

Jun 30Resolved

Barium

03

Jun 30Resolved

Cadmium

03

Jun 30Resolved

Cadmium

03

Jun 30Resolved

Cadmium

03

Jun 30Resolved

Chromium

03

Jun 30Resolved

Mercury

03

Jun 30Resolved

Chromium

03

Jun 30Resolved

Selenium

03

Jun 30Resolved

Selenium

03

Jun 30Resolved

Nickel

03

Jun 30Resolved

Nickel

03

Jun 30Resolved

Nickel

03

Jun 30Resolved

Mercury

03

Jun 30Resolved

Thallium, Total

03

Jun 30Resolved

Thallium, Total

03

Jun 30Resolved

Beryllium, Total

03

Jun 30Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

03

Jun 30Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

03

Jun 30Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

03

Jun 30Resolved

Arsenic

03

Jun 30Resolved

Arsenic

03

Jun 30Resolved

Arsenic

03

Jun 30Resolved

Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

03

Jun 30Resolved

Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

03

Jun 30Resolved

Nitrate

03

Jun 30Resolved

Nitrate

03

Jun 30Resolved

Combined Uranium

03

Jun 30Resolved

Combined Uranium

03

Jun 30Resolved

Combined Uranium

03

Jun 30Resolved

Thallium, Total

03

Jun 30Resolved

Nitrate

03

Jun 30Resolved

Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

03

Jun 30Resolved

Antimony, Total

03

Jun 30Resolved

Antimony, Total

03

Jun 30Resolved

Antimony, Total

03

Jun 30Resolved

Beryllium, Total

03

Jun 30Resolved

Chromium

03

Jun 30Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Jun 30Resolved

E. COLI

32

Jun 30Resolved

E. COLI

32

Jun 30Resolved

E. COLI

32

Jun 30Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Jun 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jun 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jun 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jun 30Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Jun 30Resolved

E. COLI

32

May 31Resolved

E. COLI

32

May 31Resolved

E. COLI

32

May 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

May 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

May 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4C

May 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4C

May 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4C

May 10Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4C

May 10Resolved

E. COLI

32

Apr 30Resolved

E. COLI

32

Apr 30Resolved

E. COLI

32

Apr 30Resolved

E. COLI

32

Mar 31Resolved

E. COLI

32

Mar 31Resolved

E. COLI

32

Mar 31Resolved

E. COLI

32

Feb 29Resolved

E. COLI

32

Feb 29Resolved

E. COLI

32

Feb 29Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jan 8Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jan 8Resolved

How Does This Compare?

COLORADO SPRINGS (80926) has 303 recorded violations, including 47 health-based. 15 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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