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
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
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?
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.
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
Detected Contaminants
How Florissant Water Supply District compares to EPA limits
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
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
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
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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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:
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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