El Paso County, Colorado
67 ZIP codes · Avg score 61/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Covering 67 ZIP codes, El Paso County falls in the average tier for tap water safety — violations appear in a meaningful share of areas, and the data suggests quality depends heavily on which specific part of the county a household sits in.
How El Paso County Compares
How El Paso County Compares
El Paso County scores 1 points above the Colorado state average (60/100) and 7 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: El Paso County, Colorado
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 10.7 (asthma 11.6%, diabetes 8.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $984, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.326% avg pipe failure probability, 19% of ZIPs at high risk
41.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2026)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across El Paso County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2025 with 58 violations. Past 5 years: 71 total (71 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window — worth closer monitoring.
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $984
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
290,612 housing units in El Paso County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in El Paso County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in El Paso County, representing a small fraction of property value.
Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for El Paso County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in El Paso County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorado Springs Utilities | 464,111 | 201 |
| 2 | Widefield Water Supply District | 27,640 | 185 |
| 3 | Security Water District | 20,000 | 178 |
| 4 | Stratmoor Hills Water Supply District | 6,500 | 178 |
| 5 | Cherokee Md | 29,610 | 165 |
33 total water systems serve El Paso County.
All ZIP Codes in El Paso County
67 ZIP codes tracked in El Paso County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 80106 | Elbert | 70 | B | 1 | $667K |
| 2 | 80808 | Calhan | 69 | C | 7 (1 health) | $328K |
| 3 | 80132 | Monument | 67 | C | 6 (3 health) | $701K |
| 4 | 80133 | Palmer Lake | 66 | C | 31 (4 health) | $453K |
| 5 | 80901 | Colorado Springs | 65 | C | 3 | — |
| 6 | 80903 | Colorado Springs | 65 | C | 3 | $420K |
| 7 | 80908 | Colorado Springs | 65 | C | 3 | $674K |
| 8 | 80916 | Colorado Springs | 65 | C | 3 | $290K |
| 9 | 80922 | Colorado Springs | 65 | C | 3 | $407K |
| 10 | 80923 | Colorado Springs | 65 | C | 3 | $449K |
| 11 | 80924 | Colorado Springs | 65 | C | 3 | $622K |
| 12 | 80925 | Colorado Springs | 65 | C | 3 | $441K |
| 13 | 80926 | Colorado Springs | 65 | C | 3 | $579K |
| 14 | 80927 | Colorado Springs | 65 | C | 3 | $530K |
| 15 | 80929 | Colorado Springs | 65 | C | 3 | — |
| 16 | 80951 | Colorado Springs | 65 | C | 3 | $384K |
| 17 | 80817 | Fountain | 64 | C | 13 (1 health) | $377K |
| 18 | 80831 | Peyton | 61 | C | 8 | $496K |
| 19 | 80902 | Colorado Springs | 61 | C | 3 | — |
| 20 | 80912 | Colorado Springs | 61 | C | 3 | — |
| 21 | 80913 | Colorado Springs | 61 | C | 3 | — |
| 22 | 80914 | Colorado Springs | 61 | C | 3 | — |
| 23 | 80928 | Colorado Springs | 61 | C | 3 | $355K |
| 24 | 80930 | Colorado Springs | 61 | C | 3 | $326K |
| 25 | 80931 | Colorado Springs | 61 | C | 3 | — |
| 26 | 80932 | Colorado Springs | 61 | C | 3 | — |
| 27 | 80933 | Colorado Springs | 61 | C | 3 | — |
| 28 | 80934 | Colorado Springs | 61 | C | 3 | — |
| 29 | 80935 | Colorado Springs | 61 | C | 3 | — |
| 30 | 80936 | Colorado Springs | 61 | C | 3 | — |
| 31 | 80937 | Colorado Springs | 61 | C | 3 | — |
| 32 | 80938 | Colorado Springs | 61 | C | 3 | $488K |
| 33 | 80939 | Colorado Springs | 61 | C | 3 | — |
| 34 | 80941 | Colorado Springs | 61 | C | 3 | — |
| 35 | 80942 | Colorado Springs | 61 | C | 3 | — |
| 36 | 80943 | Colorado Springs | 61 | C | 3 | — |
| 37 | 80944 | Colorado Springs | 61 | C | 3 | — |
| 38 | 80945 | Colorado Springs | 61 | C | 3 | — |
| 39 | 80946 | Colorado Springs | 61 | C | 3 | — |
| 40 | 80947 | Colorado Springs | 61 | C | 3 | — |
| 41 | 80949 | Colorado Springs | 61 | C | 3 | — |
| 42 | 80950 | Colorado Springs | 61 | C | 3 | — |
| 43 | 80960 | Colorado Springs | 61 | C | 3 | — |
| 44 | 80962 | Colorado Springs | 61 | C | 3 | — |
| 45 | 80970 | Colorado Springs | 61 | C | 3 | — |
| 46 | 80977 | Colorado Springs | 61 | C | 3 | — |
| 47 | 80995 | Colorado Springs | 61 | C | 3 | — |
| 48 | 80997 | Colorado Springs | 61 | C | 3 | — |
| 49 | 80905 | Colorado Springs | 60 | C | 3 | $350K |
| 50 | 80907 | Colorado Springs | 60 | C | 3 | $371K |
| 51 | 80909 | Colorado Springs | 60 | C | 3 | $352K |
| 52 | 80910 | Colorado Springs | 60 | C | 3 | $277K |
| 53 | 80911 | Colorado Springs | 60 | C | 3 | $349K |
| 54 | 80915 | Colorado Springs | 60 | C | 3 | $328K |
| 55 | 80917 | Colorado Springs | 60 | C | 3 | $353K |
| 56 | 80918 | Colorado Springs | 60 | C | 3 | $414K |
| 57 | 80920 | Colorado Springs | 60 | C | 3 | $485K |
| 58 | 80921 | Colorado Springs | 60 | C | 3 | $648K |
| 59 | 80829 | Manitou Springs | 58 | C | 2 (2 health) | $567K |
| 60 | 80904 | Colorado Springs | 55 | C | 3 | $413K |
| 61 | 80906 | Colorado Springs | 55 | C | 3 | $543K |
| 62 | 80919 | Colorado Springs | 55 | C | 3 | $570K |
| 63 | 80819 | Green Mountain Falls | 53 | D | 0 | $430K |
| 64 | 80864 | Yoder | 53 | D | 0 | $300K |
| 65 | 81022 | Avondale | 53 | D | 0 | $215K |
| 66 | 80809 | Cascade | 45 | D | 0 | $496K |
| 67 | 80833 | Rush | 40 | D | 0 | $194K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for El Paso County
Independent picks. EPA-grounded. Matched here.
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for El Paso County, Colorado
Overview
El Paso County in Colorado covers 67 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (61/100).
62 of 67 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 11 health-based violations have been documented.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.