Colorado Springs Utilities
EPA ID: CO0121150 · 464,111 people served · 63 ZIP codes
The EPA enforcement database lists 1 active violation for Colorado Springs Utilities — a provider that delivers drinking water to approximately 464,111 people and has not yet formally resolved those findings.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 14 (2021) to 3 (2026). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Colorado Springs Utilities Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The Colorado Springs Utilities serves a community with a median household income of $85,341 and an estimated 734,056 residents across its service area. Approximately 43% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Colorado Springs Utilities's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
About 1% of homes in El Paso County, Colorado rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Colorado Springs Utilities compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Atrazine at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.003 mg/L. Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Total Coliform at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Stage 2 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 49 detections recorded. 14 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Atrazine was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.
System Overview
Colorado Springs Utilities (EPA ID: CO0121150) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 464,111 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 63 ZIP codes across 9 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: C (61/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2025 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Atrazine | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Monitoring | Unresolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Atrazine | Organic | 1 | No |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 1 | No |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Chlorine residual | Disinfectant | 1 | Yes |
Health Risk Details
Chlorine (Residual Disinfectant) (EPA limit: 4 mg/L (MRDL — Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level))
Irritation & DBP formation at high levels; protective at normal treatment levels At-risk groups: people with asthma or chemical sensitivities, kidney dialysis patients (water must be dechlorinated).
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), KDF media filter, carbon block filter. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80901 | 0.0057 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 80902 | 0.0057 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 80903 | 0.0057 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 80904 | 0.0057 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 80905 | 0.0057 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 80906 | 0.0057 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 80907 | 0.0057 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 80908 | 0.0057 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 80909 | 0.0057 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 80910 | 0.0057 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 80911 | 0.0057 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 80912 | 0.0057 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 80913 | 0.0057 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 80915 | 0.0057 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 80916 | 0.0057 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 80917 | 0.0057 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 80918 | 0.0057 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 80919 | 0.0057 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 80920 | 0.0057 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 80921 | 0.0057 mg/L | No | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: 36 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 27 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
This system serves 63 ZIP codes:
80132 · 80808 · 80809 · 80817 · 80819 80829 · 80831 · 80863 · 80901 · 80902 80903 · 80904 · 80905 · 80906 · 80907 80908 · 80909 · 80910 · 80911 · 80912 80913 · 80914 · 80915 · 80916 · 80917 80918 · 80919 · 80920 · 80921 · 80922 80923 · 80924 · 80925 · 80926 · 80927 80928 · 80929 · 80930 · 80931 · 80932 80933 · 80934 · 80935 · 80936 · 80937 80938 · 80939 · 80941 · 80942 · 80943 80944 · 80945 · 80946 · 80947 · 80949 80950 · 80951 · 80960 · 80962 · 80970 80977 · 80995 · 80997
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Colorado Springs Utilities (CO0121150) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Colorado Springs Utilities water safe to drink?
Colorado Springs Utilities has recorded 1 health-based violation in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does Colorado Springs Utilities serve?
Colorado Springs Utilities serves approximately 464,111 people across 63 ZIP codes in Colorado.
Where does Colorado Springs Utilities get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Contact Your Water Utility
Public-record contact information for the water utility serving this system. Use these channels to request water quality reports, ask about service, or report issues directly.
Contact information from Colorado Springs Utilities Consumer Confidence Report.
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility, does not act as its agent, and does not provide customer support for it. Contact details shown are public-record information from CCR filings. For service issues, contact the utility directly using the information above.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.
Aesthetic water quality
These measurements describe the look, taste, and feel of the water this utility delivers. They are not contaminant violations — they sit alongside federal Secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels (SMCLs) which the EPA publishes as non-enforceable guidance.
Aesthetic measurements from Colorado Springs Utilities Consumer Confidence Report.
Aesthetic measurements are reported by the utility from its annual sampling. EPA Secondary MCLs are advisory thresholds — values outside them indicate aesthetic concerns such as taste or appearance, not health violations. Federal contaminant testing is shown in the sections above.
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
Test your water
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Check your specific ZIP code
Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report →
Contact your utility
Colorado Springs Utilities (EPA ID: CO0121150) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.