ZipCheckup grade for 80487: C.
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Steamboat Springs, CO: 4 Health-Based Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 67/100
EPA data combined for 4 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: City of Steamboat Springs)
Health-based violation records by water system:
- Steamboat Ii Md (4)
EPA records for the water systems mapped to 80487 in Steamboat Springs, CO contain 57 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 4 are marked health-based.
Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS
At a Glance
- Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 4 health-based violations and 53 non-health-based (since 2021).
- Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
- Radon EPA Zone 2 - county-level radon potential, not a home measurement.
- Flood 25 cumulative NFIP claim records. Check the current FEMA map for a specific address.
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Score Breakdown
Overall Home Safety Score: 67/100
This is the published model score. Component and domain values are shown independently; they are not added together on this page.
Canonical components
Required domains
Coverage: 4 of 4 components and 3 of 3 domains observed.
Model 4.0.0; series home-safety-v4-cross-vertical.
Safety & Health (6) CRITICAL
Your Water System
ZIP code 80487 in Steamboat Springs, Colorado is mapped to the water system City of Steamboat Springs (EPA ID: CO0154725). This system provides water to approximately 9,950 people from surface water sources.
There are 4 community water systems serving this area.
Lead & Copper in Your Water
The EPA requires water systems to monitor lead and copper levels under the Lead and Copper Rule.
| Metal | Measured Level | EPA Action Level | Status | Sample Date or Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | Action-level exceedance on record | 1.3 mg/L | Exceeds action level | Not present in ZipCheckup accepted source data |
Water Systems Serving This Area
| System Name | EPA ID | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Steamboat Springs | CO0154725 | 9,950 | Surface water |
| Steamboat Ii Md | CO0154724 | 1,450 | Surface water |
| Dakota Ridge Hoa | CO0154200 | 130 | Groundwater |
| Timbers Water Supply District | CO0154743 | 200 | Surface water |
Other Water Quality Reports in Colorado
- 80001 (Arvada)
- 80002 (Arvada) - 6 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 80003 (Arvada) - 7 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 80004 (Arvada) - 6 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 80005 (Arvada) - 7 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 80006 (Arvada)
- 80007 (Arvada) - 9 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 80010 (Aurora)
- 80011 (Aurora)
- 80012 (Aurora) - 34 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 80013 (Aurora) - 4 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 80014 (Aurora) - 34 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 80015 (Aurora) - 4 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 80016 (Aurora) - 32 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 80017 (Aurora)
- 80018 (Aurora) - 4 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 80019 (Aurora) - 34 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 80020 (Broomfield) - 14 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 80021 (Broomfield) - 9 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 80022 (Commerce City)
Nearby Water Quality Reports
- 80488 (Steamboat Springs) - 4 mi
- 80428 (Clark) - 7 mi
- 80477 (Steamboat Springs) - 11 mi
- 81639 (Hayden) - 20 mi - 7 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 80430 (Coalmont) - 22 mi
- 80467 (Oak Creek) - 26 mi
- 80469 (Phippsburg) - 31 mi
- 81653 (Slater) - 33 mi
- 81626 (Craig) - 33 mi
- 81625 (Craig) - 34 mi - 39 violations recorded for mapped water systems
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for City of Steamboat Springs (CO0154725) on EPA.gov.
4 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.
Compliance History
UCMR 5 PFAS monitoring: no reportable detections in available records
Available federal UCMR5 records for water systems mapped to ZIP code 80487 show no PFAS detections among the compounds tested, at the program's reporting levels.
The EPA Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5) required community and non-transient non-community water systems serving 3,300 or more people to test for 29 PFAS compounds and lithium between 2023 and 2025. Systems with no detections at the federal minimum reporting level had no results at or above that reporting level.
Environmental Hazards (11) MODERATE
Home & Infrastructure (6) OK
Cost & Community (9) HIGH
CPSC product recall notices
These national notices are not matched to this ZIP code or water system.
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Home & Flood Insurance
The ZIP code for this report in Steamboat Springs has 25 FEMA flood claims on record. Standard homeowner policies don't cover flood damage - make sure you're protected.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the tap water in 80487 safe to drink?
EPA SDWIS records 57 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 80487 (primary system: City of Steamboat Springs), including 4 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 80487's water come from?
The recorded water source for City of Steamboat Springs, a system mapped to ZIP code 80487, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 9,950 people.
How does Steamboat Springs water compare to the national average?
Steamboat Springs's Home Safety Score ranks lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes, and at or above 85% within Colorado.
How can I get my water tested in Steamboat Springs?
If City of Steamboat Springs 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.
What is the radon risk for 80487?
80487 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 2 (moderate county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Routt 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 80487?
FEMA records contain 25 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 80487; 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
ZipCheckup. (2026). Steamboat Springs, CO: 4 Health-Based Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 67/100. https://zipcheckup.com/report/80487/
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Page version: October 2026.
Nearby ZIP Code Reports
Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 80487
| ZIP Code | City, State | Distance | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80488 | Steamboat Springs, CO | 3.8 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 80428 | Clark, CO | 6.5 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 80477 | Steamboat Springs, CO | 11.5 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 81639 | Hayden, CO | 19.6 mi | B | 7 |
| 80430 | Coalmont, CO | 22.0 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 80467 | Oak Creek, CO | 26.0 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 80469 | Phippsburg, CO | 30.6 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 81653 | Slater, CO | 33.0 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 81626 | Craig, CO | 33.3 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 81625 | Craig, CO | 33.9 mi | N/A | 39 |
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