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: match a filter's certification to the violations (21 health-based violations). NSF certified filters →
Neither high nor low, the composite grade for Pueblo, CO is a C, built from ZIP-level scores.
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 since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0023 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $429 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 12.61.
Water Systems Serving Pueblo
Among 5 systems linked to Pueblo, CO, the 3 biggest by population served appear below.
- C
- C
- 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 of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 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
12 of 12 ZIP records with known zones are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice Rule | Reporting | 64 | 3 |
| Chlorite | Disinfection Byproducts | 44 | 5 |
| Chlorine dioxide | Disinfectant | 39 | 5 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 22 | 7 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 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). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.
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
Measured against the median home value, the estimated cost of fixing the issues flagged for Pueblo lands in the lowest of the three tiers this page uses.
Estimated remediation costs in Pueblo can be compared with local home values. The $214–$986 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 38% below the Colorado average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Pueblo
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.
Available area-level lead records for Pueblo do not determine the lead level at an individual tap. 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 $429 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. Check the certification, price and turnaround time of any water test kit or lab service.
- Install a certified water filter. For Public Notice Rule, listed in the water-quality records for Pueblo: 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.
- 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