Park Forest
EPA ID: CO0121600 · 930 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Park Forest (CO0121600): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. EPA record snapshot: Park Forest, 1 open violation, 930 people served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Park Forest Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Park Forest have a median household income of $136,117 and about 23,358 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Park Forest's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Park Forest (EPA ID: CO0121600) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 930 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 80908 in Colorado Springs.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 12 resolved, 2 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 9, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 1, 2025 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2025 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| June 1, 2022 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2022 | Chlorine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | Monitoring & Reporting | 6 | No |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| TTHM | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 1 | No |
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 1 | No |
| Chlorine | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Chlorine | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | No | 2025-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by CO or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
- 80908 - Colorado Springs
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Park Forest (CO0121600) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Park Forest water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does Park Forest serve?
Park Forest serves approximately 930 people across 1 ZIP code in Colorado.
Where does Park Forest get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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