Water Quality Report

U S A F Academy, CO (80840): 5 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems

EPA data for Us Air Force Academy

High County Radon Potential

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 80840 in U S A F Academy, CO contain 5 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 0 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 Concerns 5 non-health-based violation records in EPA data
Lead Risk Below action level 0.0006 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2025-12-31
NFIP Claim History N/A
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 5 violations (non-health) (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0006 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.
Contaminant Summary
Violations on record (not health-based)
5 violations
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
1
Water System
16,876
People Served
0
Health Violations (since 2021)
Surface water
Water Source
0.0006 mg/L
Reported Lead ResultBelow the national median of system results
Zone 1
County Radon Potential · High

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Score Breakdown

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Canonical components

EPA water compliance
90/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
100/100
Observed
EPA radon zone
0/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
Unknown
Evidence missing

Required domains

Drinking water
95/100
Indoor environment
0/100
Outdoor environment
Unknown

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

Model 4.0.0; series home-safety-v4-cross-vertical.

Safety & Health (5) HIGH

Your Water System

ZIP code 80840 in U S A F Academy, Colorado is mapped to the water system Us Air Force Academy (EPA ID: CO0121845). This system provides water to approximately 16,876 people from surface water sources.

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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 Us Air Force Academy (CO0121845) 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.

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UCMR 5 PFAS monitoring: no reportable detections in available records

Available federal UCMR5 records for water systems mapped to ZIP code 80840 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.

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Environmental Hazards (10) OK
Home & Infrastructure (6) MODERATE
Cost & Community (8) HIGH

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Protect Your Home in U S A F Academy

Based on local data for ZIP 80840, these services may benefit homeowners in your area.

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Gutter Installation & Repair

The median home in 80840 was built around 1977. 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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Window Replacement

The median build year of homes in U S A F Academy is 1977; check the age and condition of your own windows. ENERGY STAR windows can save $101–$583/year on energy bills.

Typical cost: Window replacement: typically $300–$800 per window installed

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Roofing Inspection & Repair

Homes built around 1977 may be on their second or third roof. A professional inspection can catch damage before leaks start.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 80840 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 5 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 80840 (primary system: Us Air Force Academy), including 0 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 80840's water come from?

The recorded water source for Us Air Force Academy, a system mapped to ZIP code 80840, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 16,876 people.

How can I get my water tested in U S A F Academy?

If Us Air Force Academy 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 80840 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 80840 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0006 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 80840?

80840 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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). U S A F Academy, CO (80840): 5 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/80840/
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Page version: October 2026.

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