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Idaho Springs, CO: 5 Violations - Home Safety 65/100

1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Idaho Springs: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

Idaho Springs earns a C grade for CO; check the EPA record for the system that serves your address.

How Idaho Springs Compares

Idaho Springs65/100
Colorado avg59/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
C · 65
Avg Safety Score
Zone 1
County Radon Potential (High)
$421K
Median Home Value

Key Facts for Idaho Springs Residents

  • Your city's water systems recorded 5 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.007 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 76% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 10.89.

Idaho Springs's Water Providers

Listed supplier for Idaho Springs, CO: one system, of 1 on federal record.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Idaho Springs, Colorado (population ~3,160), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 10,432 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.

1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Idaho Springs: C (65/100)

Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:

Factor What It Measures
Water Quality EPA violations and compliance history
PFAS MCL Screen UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs
Radon Risk EPA radon zone classification
Annual AQI EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days

Water Sources

Idaho Springs water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0070 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
  • 0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 1.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

Top Contaminants

Contaminant Category Violations ZIPs Affected
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Technique 2 1
Lead and Copper Rule Revisions Treatment Technique 2 1
Public Notice Rule Reporting 2 1
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Technique 2 1
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Technique 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
80452 C 5 0 City of Idaho Springs

All ZIP Codes in Idaho Springs

  • 80452 [C] - 5 violations

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Idaho Springs Community Health Snapshot

10.6%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
9%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
13.9%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 10.6% ↑
Diabetes 9% ↓
Mental Health 13.9% ↓

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

What's in Idaho Springs's Water?

Lead and Copper Rule 2 violations
Treatment Technique
Developmental delays in children, kidney damage
Lead and Copper Rule Revisions 2 violations
Treatment Technique
Public Notice Rule 2 violations
Reporting

Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.

Idaho Springs Infrastructure Age

1962
Median Build Year
76%
Built Before 1986
54%
Built Before 1970
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 76% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. Federal law banned lead solder in drinking-water plumbing in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Housing Age Profile

Some homes in Idaho Springs predate the 1986 federal restrictions on lead in new pipe and solder, so a tap test is a reasonable step for older homes; median build year: 1962.

1962
Median Year Built
76%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
54%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (54%) 1970–1986 (22%) Post-1986 (24%)

Over half of homes in Idaho Springs were built before 1986, when federal law began restricting lead solder in drinking-water plumbing. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Idaho Springs: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

76%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.007
mg/L average of reported water-system 90th-percentile lead results (the 0.015 action level applies to each system's result, not to this average)

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

If you have young children or are pregnant, consider testing your home's water - especially if your home was built before 1986.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Idaho Springs: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context

9
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$3,975
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
100%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Idaho Springs contains 9 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $3,975. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 100% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.

How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure.

Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.

Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.

What You Can Do in Idaho Springs

  1. Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. Check the certification, price and turnaround time of any water test kit or lab service.
  2. Install a certified water filter. For Lead and Copper Rule, listed in the water-quality records for Idaho Springs: if it is a rule or reporting requirement rather than a contaminant, ask your utility what the record involved; for bacteria, follow any boil-water notice from your utility; for a specific chemical contaminant, check whether a filter is certified to reduce it. Not every contaminant has a consumer filter certification.
  3. Check your home's plumbing. With 76% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Idaho Springs, CO

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Idaho Springs, CO?
Idaho Springs has an average Home Safety Score of 65/100 (Grade C) under ZipCheckup model 4.0.0, an area-level model that draws on EPA water compliance records, PFAS screening, EPA radon zones, and annual EPA air quality data; see the methodology page for how inputs and coverage are handled. 5 violations appear in EPA records for water systems mapped to these ZIP codes. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many violations are on record for water systems serving Idaho Springs?
EPA records list 5 EPA violations for Idaho Springs water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
Does Idaho Springs water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Idaho Springs is 0.007 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average. EPA's health goal for lead is zero. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How does Idaho Springs compare to Colorado average?
Idaho Springs has an average Home Safety Score of 65/100, which is at or above the Colorado state average of 59/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Idaho Springs?
Our records map 1 water system to 1 ZIP code in Idaho Springs. The related population figure in our data is approximately 3,160 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
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