ZipCheckup grade for 80817: F.

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Health Violations Found
F 33

Fountain, CO (80817): PFAS Above 2029 MCL Level - 33/100

EPA data combined for 7 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: City of Fountain)

Health Violations Found PFAS Detected High County Radon Potential

Health-based violation records by water system:

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 80817 in Fountain, CO contain 84 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 2 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
F 33/100
Water Quality PFAS above MCL 2 health-based violation records
Lead Risk Below action level 0.0044 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2025-12-31
NFIP Claim History Claim records 25 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 2 health-based violations and 82 non-health-based (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0044 mg/L is below the EPA action level for water systems; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
  • PFAS At least one PFAS result is above an EPA MCL value (UCMR5 sampling; MCL compliance required from 2029).
  • Radon EPA Zone 1 - highest county-level potential. This is not a home measurement; test before any threshold comparison.
  • Flood 25 cumulative NFIP claim records. Check the current FEMA map for a specific address.
Contaminant Summary
Health Violations
84 violations 2 health-based PFAS detected
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 Consumer Confidence Report: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record
F
ZIP-level Home Safety model score: 33 / 100
Bottom 0% of U.S. ZIP codes
7
Water Systems
25,130
People Served
2
Health Violations (since 2021)Median is 0
Surface water
Water Source
0.0044 mg/L
Reported Lead Result1.9× the national median for this measure
Zone 1
County Radon Potential · High
$377K
Median Home Value12% below state median ($430K)

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Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: 33/100

This is the published model score. Component and domain values are shown independently; they are not added together on this page.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance
0/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
0/100
Observed
EPA radon zone
0/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
100/100
Observed

Required domains

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

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

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Safety & Health (8) CRITICAL

Your Water System

ZIP code 80817 in Fountain, Colorado is mapped to the water system City of Fountain (EPA ID: CO0121275). This system provides water to approximately 25,130 people from surface water sources.

There are 7 community water systems serving this area.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
City of Fountain CO0121275 25,130 Surface water
Widefield Water Supply District CO0121900 27,640 Surface water
Stratmoor Hills Water Supply District CO0121800 6,500 Surface water
Pueblo West Md CO0151650 30,000 Surface water
Colorado Springs Utilities CO0121150 464,111 Surface water

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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 City of Fountain (CO0121275) 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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Compliance History

2021 2022 2023 1 2024 2025 1
Health-based (MCL/TT) Other violations

PFAS Contamination Detected

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with ZIP code 80817. One or more compound results are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL with compliance required from 2029.

Detected compounds: PFHxA, PFPeA, PFBA, PFHxS, PFBS, PFOS, PFOA, PFPeS, PFHpA.

Highest measured level: 0.1406 µg/L

Reverse osmosis (RO) and activated carbon block filters can reduce PFAS at the tap. Certifications list the compounds covered: an NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 claim for PFOA/PFOS does not cover every PFAS, so check that the product lists the compounds detected here.

📊 EPA UCMR5 · View source →
Environmental Hazards (11) MODERATE
Home & Infrastructure (6) OK
Cost & Community (9) HIGH

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Home & Flood Insurance

The ZIP code for this report in Fountain 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 80817 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 84 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 80817 (primary system: City of Fountain), including 2 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 80817's water come from?

The recorded water source for City of Fountain, a system mapped to ZIP code 80817, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 25,130 people.

How does Fountain water compare to the national average?

Fountain's Home Safety Score ranks lower than 100% of U.S. ZIP codes, and lower than 100% of ZIP codes within Colorado.

How can I get my water tested in Fountain?

If City of Fountain 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 80817 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 80817 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0044 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 80817?

80817 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.

Are there PFAS (forever chemicals) in 80817's water?

Yes, PFAS have been detected in samples from water systems mapped to 80817. One or more PFAS results are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL with compliance required from 2029. Reverse osmosis and activated carbon filters certified to NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 specifically for PFOA/PFOS reduction can reduce PFAS.

What does the NFIP claim history show for ZIP 80817?

FEMA records contain 25 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 80817; 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). Fountain, CO (80817): PFAS Above 2029 MCL Level - 33/100. https://zipcheckup.com/report/80817/
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Page version: October 2026.

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Contaminants Detected in 80817

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ZIP 80817 scores in the bottom tier nationally.

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