Water Quality in Canon City, CO (81222)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 81222.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 7 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are9 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 65% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
538
Population
7
Water Systems
9
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (7)
Canon City City Of
All resolvedCuttys Hayden Creek Resort
All resolvedSugarbush Campground And Liquor Store
All resolvedHidden Valley Ranch
Bighorn Rv Park
Hidden Valley Campground
Coaldale Country Store & Cpgd
Contaminants Found
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Canon City (81222) has more violations than 65% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 9, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.
Water Filter Recommendations
No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.