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Colorado Springs, CO (80908): 83 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 50/100
EPA data combined for 6 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Colorado Springs Utilities)
EPA records for the water systems mapped to 80908 in Colorado Springs, CO contain 83 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
At a Glance
- Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 83 violations (non-health) (since 2021).
- Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0057 mg/L is below the EPA action level, but EPA's health goal for lead is zero; filtration is advisable.
- Radon EPA Zone 1 - highest county-level potential. This is not a home measurement; test before any threshold comparison.
- Flood 10 cumulative NFIP claim records. Claim evidence is historical, not current map coverage.
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Score Breakdown
Overall Home Safety Score: 50/100
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 (7) HIGH
Your Water System
ZIP code 80908 in Colorado Springs, Colorado is mapped to the water system Colorado Springs Utilities (EPA ID: CO0121150). This system provides water to approximately 464,111 people from surface water sources.
There are 6 community water systems serving this area.
Water Systems Serving This Area
| System Name | EPA ID | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs Utilities | CO0121150 | 464,111 | Surface water |
| Park Forest | CO0121600 | 930 | Groundwater |
| Paint Brush Hills | CO0221690 | 4,994 | Groundwater |
| Falcon Area Water and Wastewater | CO0121724 | 1,926 | Groundwater |
| Woodmen Hills Md | CO0121930 | 13,888 | Groundwater |
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
- 80924 (Colorado Springs) - 4 mi
- 80920 (Colorado Springs) - 6 mi
- 80921 (Colorado Springs) - 7 mi - 31 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 80927 (Colorado Springs) - 7 mi - 3 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 80923 (Colorado Springs) - 7 mi
- 80106 (Elbert) - 8 mi - 3 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 80922 (Colorado Springs) - 8 mi - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 80938 (Colorado Springs) - 8 mi - 3 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 80918 (Colorado Springs) - 9 mi
- 80831 (Peyton) - 9 mi - 71 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 Colorado Springs Utilities (CO0121150) 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.
UCMR 5 PFAS monitoring: no reportable detections in available records
Available federal UCMR5 records for water systems mapped to ZIP code 80908 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 Colorado Springs has 10 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 80908 safe to drink?
EPA SDWIS records 83 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 80908 (primary system: Colorado Springs Utilities), 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 80908's water come from?
The recorded water source for Colorado Springs Utilities, a system mapped to ZIP code 80908, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 464,111 people.
How does Colorado Springs water compare to the national average?
Colorado Springs's Home Safety Score ranks lower than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes, and lower than 83% of ZIP codes within Colorado.
How can I get my water tested in Colorado Springs?
If Colorado Springs Utilities 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 80908 tap water?
The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 80908 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0057 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 80908?
80908 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 80908?
FEMA records contain 10 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 80908; 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). Colorado Springs, CO (80908): 83 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 50/100. https://zipcheckup.com/report/80908/
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Page version: October 2026.
Nearby ZIP Code Reports
Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 80908
| ZIP Code | City, State | Distance | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80924 | Colorado Springs, CO | 4.2 mi | C | 0 |
| 80920 | Colorado Springs, CO | 6.5 mi | C | 0 |
| 80921 | Colorado Springs, CO | 6.7 mi | D | 31 |
| 80927 | Colorado Springs, CO | 6.8 mi | C | 3 |
| 80923 | Colorado Springs, CO | 7.3 mi | C | 0 |
| 80106 | Elbert, CO | 8.1 mi | N/A | 3 |
| 80922 | Colorado Springs, CO | 8.2 mi | D | 2 |
| 80938 | Colorado Springs, CO | 8.4 mi | C | 3 |
| 80918 | Colorado Springs, CO | 8.8 mi | C | 0 |
| 80831 | Peyton, CO | 9.2 mi | D | 71 |
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