Health Violations Found

Palmer Lake, CO: 3 Health-Based Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems

EPA data combined for 2 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Palmer Lake Town of)

Health Violations Found High County Radon Potential

Health-based violation records by water system:

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 80133 in Palmer Lake, CO contain 13 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 3 are marked health-based.

Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS

Based on EPA Drinking Water FEMA Flood Data U.S. Census CDC Energy Information Admin. USGS Water Data & 9 more federal sources
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Safety Score N/A
Water Quality Issues 3 health-based violation records
Lead Risk Below action level 0.004 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2025-12-31
NFIP Claim History Claim records 3 claims
Data confidence: High (direct measurement) Medium (sampled / sub-geography) Low (modeled / inferred) Methodology →

At a Glance

  • Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 3 health-based violations and 10 non-health-based (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.004 mg/L is below the EPA action level for water systems; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
  • Radon EPA Zone 1 - highest county-level potential. This is not a home measurement; test before any threshold comparison.
  • Flood 3 cumulative NFIP claim records. Claim evidence is historical, not current map coverage.
Contaminant Summary
Health Violations
13 violations 3 health-based 1 risk identified
Report data assembled: Jul 27, 2026 EPA water-system identity: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record EPA violation history: more than two update cycles old Lead, copper and UCMR measurements: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record
2
Water Systems
2,686
People Served
3
Health Violations (since 2021)Median is 0
Surface water
Water Source
0.004 mg/L
Reported Lead Result1.7× the national median for this measure
Zone 1
County Radon Potential · High
$453K
Median Home ValueState median: $430K

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Score Breakdown

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Required evidence is missing. Missing values remain unknown and are not imputed or renormalized.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance
68/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
Unknown
Evidence missing
EPA radon zone
0/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
100/100
Observed

Required domains

Drinking water
Unknown
Indoor environment
0/100
Outdoor environment
100/100

Coverage: 3 of 4 components and 2 of 3 domains observed.

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Safety & Health (7) CRITICAL

Your Water System

ZIP code 80133 in Palmer Lake, Colorado is mapped to the water system Palmer Lake Town of (EPA ID: CO0121575). This system provides water to approximately 2,686 people from surface water sources.

There are 2 community water systems serving this area.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
Palmer Lake Town of CO0121575 2,686 Surface water
Monument Town of CO0121475 5,740 Groundwater

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Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Palmer Lake Town of (CO0121575) on EPA.gov.

5 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.

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Health Risks from Detected Contaminants

Fluoride

Moderate Risk

EPA reference value: 4 mg/L (estándar secundario: 2.0 mg/L)

Tooth & bone damage at high levels

At-risk groups: children aged 8 and younger during tooth development

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Environmental Hazards (11) MODERATE
Home & Infrastructure (6) OK
Cost & Community (7) HIGH

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Home & Flood Insurance

The ZIP code for this report in Palmer Lake has 3 FEMA flood claims on record. Standard homeowner policies don't cover flood damage - make sure you're protected.

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Gutter Installation & Repair

The median home in 80133 was built around 1987. Aging gutters can cause foundation damage, basement flooding, and mold - a professional assessment can prevent costly repairs.

Typical cost: Gutter installation: typically $1,000–$2,500 for a standard home

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Typical cost: Roof inspection: typically $75–$300; repairs $300–$1,500

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 80133 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 13 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 80133 (primary system: Palmer Lake Town of), including 3 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.

Where does 80133's water come from?

The recorded water source for Palmer Lake Town of, a system mapped to ZIP code 80133, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 2,686 people.

How can I get my water tested in Palmer Lake?

If Palmer Lake Town of supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.

Is lead a concern in 80133 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 80133 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.004 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2025-12-31). The EPA action level is 0.015 mg/L. This result is below the EPA action level; it does not show the lead level in each home.

What is the radon risk for 80133?

80133 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 1 (high county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in El Paso County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

What does the NFIP claim history show for ZIP 80133?

FEMA records contain 3 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 80133; the recorded rated-zone value (the most frequent one if there are several claims) is X, which is claims evidence and may differ from the current FEMA map zone for a property. Claim records do not establish current property risk. Review FEMA's map for the specific property.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Palmer Lake, CO: 3 Health-Based Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/80133/
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Page version: October 2026.

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