Pueblo, CO: 21 Health Violations - Home Safety 56/100
12 ZIP codes · 5 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Pueblo: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Your top priority: consider a certified water filter (21 health violations on record). NSF certified filters →
Pueblo, CO: mid-range safety grade, uneven compliance across service areas.
How Pueblo Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Water Quality Map: Pueblo, CO
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
Distribution of Home Safety grades across Pueblo.
Pueblo Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 123 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0023 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,950 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 12.61 - above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Pueblo
Pueblo, CO is covered by 3 major water utilities out of 5 federally tracked systems, each managing its own pipes, treatment processes, and EPA filings. What a household gets from the tap depends on which provider's system serves that address.
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- D
Overview
We track home safety data for 12 ZIP codes in Pueblo, Colorado, covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 161,607 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 7 of 12 ZIP codes.
7 of 7 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 21 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Pueblo: C (56/100)
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
Pueblo water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0023 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 7 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 1 (High Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 12 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 0 ZIP codes
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 64 | 3 |
| Contaminant 1009 | Other | 44 | 5 |
| Contaminant 1008 | Other | 39 | 5 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 22 | 7 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 15 | 3 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81004 | D | 66 | 17 | Pueblo Board of Ww |
| 81001 | D | 37 | 3 | Pueblo Board of Ww |
| 81006 | D | 37 | 3 | St Charles Mesa Water District |
| 81003 | C | 20 | 1 | Pueblo Board of Ww |
| 81005 | — | 20 | 1 | Pueblo Board of Ww |
| 81007 | C | 20 | 1 | Pueblo West Md |
| 81008 | C | 20 | 1 | Pueblo Board of Ww |
All ZIP Codes in Pueblo
- 81001 [D] - 37 violations ⚠
- 81002
- 81003 [C] - 20 violations ⚠
- 81004 [D] - 66 violations ⚠
- 81005 - 20 violations ⚠
- 81006 [D] - 37 violations ⚠
- 81007 [C] - 20 violations ⚠
- 81008 [C] - 20 violations ⚠
- 81009
- 81010
- 81011
- 81012
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
CDC Health Data for Pueblo
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Key Contaminants Detected in Pueblo
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Pueblo: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Given current Pueblo valuations, the remediation-to-property-value ratio is low - most homeowners are looking at a proportionally modest share that fits within routine financial planning.
Remediation costs in Pueblo are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,300–$2,608 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 38% below the Colorado average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Pueblo
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Lead risk in Pueblo appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Pueblo
Historical NFIP data for Pueblo contains 83 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $5,567. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 29% 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. The <strong>$1,950</strong> remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.
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 Pueblo
- Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. NSF-certified test kits cost $20-40 and give results in days.
- Install a certified water filter. Filters rated for Lead and Copper Rule can reduce the most common contaminant found in Pueblo's water.
- Check your home's plumbing. Homes built before 1986 may have lead solder in pipes. A licensed plumber can assess your risk.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Pueblo, CO