City of Steamboat Springs
EPA ID: CO0154725 · 9,950 people served · 3 ZIP codes
City of Steamboat Springs's current EPA file includes 7 unresolved violations — every outstanding finding is documented in federal records for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 9,950 residents across its service territory.
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 12 (2021) to 3 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Steamboat Springs Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The City of Steamboat Springs serves a community with a median household income of $106,837 and an estimated 18,378 residents across its service area.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
City of Steamboat Springs'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 0% of homes in Routt County, Colorado rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How City of Steamboat Springs compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 8 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Bromochloroacetic Acid at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L.
E. coli at 10 Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action) exceeds the EPA maximum of Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action). Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children. Consider UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 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
City of Steamboat Springs (EPA ID: CO0154725) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 9,950 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 1 community.
Average Home Safety Score: C (67/100)
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 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Chlorite | Health-based | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Chlorite | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Bromochloroacetic Acid | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Bromochloroacetic Acid | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| March 11, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 29, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| December 21, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| December 11, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| November 2, 2023 | Total Coliform | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Monitoring | Resolved |
| September 11, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring | Resolved |
| June 18, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| May 19, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| E. coli | Microbiological | 10 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 9 | Yes |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 8 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 8 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 4 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 3 | No |
| Chlorite | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | Yes |
| Bromochloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Lead | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 1 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 1 | Yes |
Health Risk Details
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water, people who frequently shower in chlorinated water.
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. Find the right filter →
Chlorite (EPA limit: 1 mg/L)
Anemia and nervous system effects in infants and children At-risk groups: infants, developing fetuses, people with G6PD deficiency.
Removal methods: ferrous sulfate reduction, activated carbon, reverse osmosis. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80487 | 0.0043 mg/L | No | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate 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
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ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 2 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.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Steamboat Springs (CO0154725) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Steamboat Springs water safe to drink?
City of Steamboat Springs has recorded 8 health-based violations 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 City of Steamboat Springs serve?
City of Steamboat Springs serves approximately 9,950 people across 3 ZIP codes in Colorado.
Where does City of Steamboat Springs get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
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:
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
Test your water
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Contact your utility
City of Steamboat Springs (EPA ID: CO0154725) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.