Fort Collins, CO Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded
9 ZIP codes · 149 EPA violations
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 9 ZIP codes across Fort Collins, CO. The area averages a grade C (58/100); 5 ZIP codes carry recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across Fort Collins, CO. We compared 9 ZIP codes using the current versioned Home Safety Score. Water compliance remains one component alongside PFAS screening, radon, and annual air quality.
City Overview: Grade C (58/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 0% |
| B | 0 | 0% |
| C | 4 | 80% |
| D | 1 | 20% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Every ZIP code in Fort Collins ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 80528 | 62 | C | 16 | 0.0058 mg/L |
| 2 | 80521 | 59 | C | 22 | 0.0150 mg/L |
| 3 | 80526 | 59 | C | 23 | 0.0150 mg/L |
| 4 | 80525 | 58 | C | 23 | 0.0040 mg/L |
| 5 | 80524 | 50 | D | 65 | 0.0080 mg/L |
| 6 | 80522 | — | — | — | No data |
| 7 | 80523 | — | — | — | No data |
| 8 | 80527 | — | — | — | No data |
| 9 | 80553 | — | — | — | No data |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 4 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 1 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 149 total violations across Fort Collins
- 2 health-based violations
- 5 of 5 directly mapped ZIP records have violations
- 0 of 5 ZIP records with known lead status exceed the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| E. coli | 22 | 5 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | 20 | 5 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 20 | 5 |
| Contaminant 1008 | 19 | 5 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | 12 | 5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Fort Collins?
ZIP code 80528 has the highest safety score in Fort Collins at 62/100 (grade C). Check the full report for details.
Is Fort Collins water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 5 directly mapped ZIP records, 149 EPA violations are recorded; 0 of 5 records with known lead status exceed the action level. Check the specific ZIP and serving system before drawing a property-level conclusion.
Related Pages
Data Sources
- EPA SDWIS
- U.S. Census Bureau
Reporting periods vary by source; the page metadata identifies this materialization.