Health Violations Found CO 4 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Florissant Water Supply District

EPA ID: CO0160175 · 250 people served · 2 ZIP codes

EPA compliance records for Florissant Water Supply District show 15 unresolved violations — findings that remain open and are tracked at the federal level, covering a service territory of approximately 250 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

D · 53
Avg Safety Score
250
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
82
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
14
Contaminants Flagged
$387K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2021) to 2 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Florissant Water Supply District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$71,136
Median Household Income
6,909
Service Area Population
27%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
65th
Energy Burden Percentile
36%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Florissant Water Supply District serves a community with a median household income of $71,136 and an estimated 6,909 residents across its service area.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Florissant Water Supply District'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
25th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Teller 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

39 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
32 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 55% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Florissant Water Supply District compares to EPA limits

Lead 3 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 7 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 3 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects

What This Means For You

Lead at 3 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.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 7 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) 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.

Fecal Coliform at 20 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 16 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $900
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,400 (one-time) vs. $15,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Florissant Water Supply District (EPA ID: CO0160175) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 250 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: D (53/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

4 health-based violations recorded in the past 5 years. 15 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
October 13, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
September 12, 2025 Unknown Monitoring Unresolved
September 1, 2025 E. coli Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2025 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved
August 6, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2024 E. coli Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2024 Fecal Coliform Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved
June 7, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
April 2, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring Resolved
March 1, 2024 Total Coliform Monitoring Unresolved
February 1, 2024 Total Coliform Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2024 Lead Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Fecal Coliform Microbiological 20 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 16 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 9 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 7 No
E. coli Microbiological 6 Yes
Total Coliform Microbiological 5 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 4 No
Lead Inorganic 3 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 3 Yes
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 3 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 1 Yes
Contaminant 0800 Other Violation 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 1 No

Health Risk Details

E. coli (EPA limit: Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action))

Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children At-risk groups: children under 5, elderly, immunocompromised individuals, pregnant women.

Removal methods: UV disinfection (99.99%), chlorination, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter →

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)

Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.

Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, 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
80816 0.002 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.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP 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 Florissant Water Supply District (CO0160175) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Florissant Water Supply District water safe to drink?

Florissant Water Supply District has recorded 4 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 Florissant Water Supply District serve?

Florissant Water Supply District serves approximately 250 people across 2 ZIP codes in Colorado.

Where does Florissant Water Supply District get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
95
Confirmed Non-Lead

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.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2025-07-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 250
Reported to Colorado

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Florissant Water Supply District safe to drink?
Florissant Water Supply District has a D safety grade based on 82 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Florissant Water Supply District's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead, Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Fecal Coliform. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Florissant Water Supply District serve?
Florissant Water Supply District serves approximately 250 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Florissant Water Supply District's water source?
Florissant Water Supply District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Florissant Water Supply District's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.002 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Florissant Water Supply District's service area?
The Florissant Water Supply District service area has a median household income of $71,136. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Florissant Water Supply District get its water?
Florissant Water Supply District'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. Based on violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report →

3

Contact your utility

Florissant Water Supply District (EPA ID: CO0160175) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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