Water Quality in Colorado Springs, CO (81008)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 81008.
Active Health Violations
30 health-based violations 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 98% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
11,608
Population
82
Water Systems
152
Violations (5yr)
30
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (82)
Colorado Springs Utilities
Colo Spgs - City-Pine Vly Plnt
Pueblo Board Of Ww
Us Department Of The Army Fort Carson
All resolvedPueblo West Md
1 health-basedColorado South Meadows Pike Cg
All resolvedRampart Ra
All resolvedLake View Cg
White Star Host Site
Twin Peaks Cg Parry Peak Cg
Painted Rocks Manitou Lake Cg
1 health-basedCollegiate Peak Campground No 2
1 health-basedAlvarado Cg 4122
3 health-basedNorth Point Estates Mhp
Monarch Park No 2
Angel Of Shavano Cg No 1
1 health-basedLodgepole Cg North
All resolvedOhaver Lake Cg North
All resolvedOphir Creek No 4
All resolvedLa Vista Cg
All resolvedMay Queen Cg
Indian Creek Campground
All resolvedSpruce Grove South
All resolvedRed Rocks Cg
1 health-basedKenosha Cg
All resolvedSpillway Cg South Lower
All resolvedPurgatoire Cg
All resolvedCrags Campground No 2 Upper
All resolvedCrags Campground No 1 Lower
Spruce Cg
Half Moon East Cg
All resolvedElbert Creek Cg
All resolvedCascade Campground 4092
Blue Mtn Cg West
All resolvedPonderosa Cg
All resolvedYmca Camp Jackson
18 health-basedHorseshoe Cg
All resolvedMount Princeton Cg
Chalk Lake Campground
1 health-basedFlat Rocks Campground
Lone Rock Cg
Buffalo Springs Cg
All resolvedMeridian Cg
Kelsey Cg
Jefferson Creek Cg South
All resolvedOak Creek Group Cg 3023
U.S. Truck Driving School
Koa Pueblo North
Blue Lake Cg
All resolvedRound Mountain Cg
All resolvedIron City Cg
1 health-basedSpringer Gulch Cg
All resolvedBurning Bear Cg
Bear Lake Cg 4747
All resolvedFourmile Cg
All resolvedDeer Creek Cg
Aspen Campground
All resolvedDavenport Cg No 2
Lost Park Cg
All resolvedHalf Moon West Cg
Handcart Cg
All resolvedSt Charles Cg
Goose Creek Cg
Hall Valley Cg
All resolvedHappy Meadows Cg
All resolvedMattson Resort
Lake Creek Cg
Monument Work Center No 1
1 health-basedLake George Work Center
1 health-basedPurgatoire Campground Spring
Wilkerson Pass Wayside
Turquoise Lake Rec Area
Lake Isabel Work Center 3001
Cove Cg
Cove Cg
All resolvedRampart Reservoir Rec Area
Round Mtn Cg
Pipe Springs Cg
Pinon Middle School
Happy Meadows Cg - Pike
Hall Valley Cg - Pike
I-25 Speedway
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.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Colorado Springs (81008) has more violations than 98% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 152.
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
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. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.