ZipCheckup grade for 80939: D.
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Colorado Springs, CO (80939): PFAS Detected in Mapped Water Systems - 50/100
EPA data for Colorado Springs Utilities
EPA records for the water systems mapped to 80939 in Colorado Springs, CO contain zero recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026. This does not establish that every category was monitored or published, and it does not cover events outside that source window.
Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS
At a Glance
- Water No drinking-water violations in EPA records 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.
- PFAS PFAS detected in UCMR5 sampling; see the PFAS section for each compound, compared with the federal PFAS MCL where one exists.
- Radon EPA Zone 1 - highest county-level potential. This is not a home measurement; test before any threshold comparison.
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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 80939 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.
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
- 80951 (Colorado Springs) - 1 mi - 5 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 80938 (Colorado Springs) - 2 mi - 3 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 80922 (Colorado Springs) - 2 mi - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 80915 (Colorado Springs) - 2 mi - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 80923 (Colorado Springs) - 3 mi
- 80917 (Colorado Springs) - 3 mi
- 80927 (Colorado Springs) - 4 mi - 3 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 80914 (Colorado Springs) - 4 mi - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 80943 (Colorado Springs) - 5 mi
- 80945 (Colorado Springs) - 5 mi
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.
PFAS Contamination Detected
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with ZIP code 80939.
Detected compounds: PFPeA, PFHxA, PFBS, PFOA.
Highest measured level: 0.0198 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.
Environmental Hazards (9) MODERATE
Home & Infrastructure (2) OK
Cost & Community (6) OK
CPSC product recall notices
These national notices are not matched to this ZIP code or water system.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the tap water in 80939 safe to drink?
EPA SDWIS records 0 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 80939 (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 80939's water come from?
The recorded water source for Colorado Springs Utilities, a system mapped to ZIP code 80939, 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 80939 tap water?
The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 80939 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 80939?
80939 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 80939's water?
Yes, PFAS have been detected in samples from water systems mapped to 80939. Reverse osmosis and activated carbon filters certified to NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 specifically for PFOA/PFOS reduction can reduce PFAS.
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (2026). Colorado Springs, CO (80939): PFAS Detected in Mapped Water Systems - 50/100. https://zipcheckup.com/report/80939/
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Page version: October 2026.
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Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 80939
| ZIP Code | City, State | Distance | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80951 | Colorado Springs, CO | 1.4 mi | D | 5 |
| 80938 | Colorado Springs, CO | 2.0 mi | C | 3 |
| 80922 | Colorado Springs, CO | 2.2 mi | D | 2 |
| 80915 | Colorado Springs, CO | 2.5 mi | D | 2 |
| 80923 | Colorado Springs, CO | 3.2 mi | C | 0 |
| 80917 | Colorado Springs, CO | 3.4 mi | C | 0 |
| 80927 | Colorado Springs, CO | 3.7 mi | C | 3 |
| 80914 | Colorado Springs, CO | 4.2 mi | C | 2 |
| 80943 | Colorado Springs, CO | 4.6 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 80945 | Colorado Springs, CO | 4.6 mi | N/A | 0 |
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