MANITOU SPRINGS CITY OF

PWSID: CO0121450 · Manitou Springs, CO · Serves 6,938 people

Health Violations

MANITOU SPRINGS CITY OF has 5 health-based violations out of 5 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
6,938
Total Violations
5
Health Violations
5
Source Type
Surface Water

MANITOU SPRINGS CITY OF (PWSID CO0121450) is a cws water system drawing from a surface water source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 6,938 people in Manitou Springs, CO, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Colorado drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 5 total violations, with 5 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Turbidity, Chlorine. Recorded violations span 2021–2024.

A historical violation does not necessarily describe current water quality, systems must notify customers and remediate, and monitoring-type violations often reflect reporting lapses rather than contamination. The most authoritative real-time source is the utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report. For enforcement history and corrective-action orders, consult EPA ECHO and the Colorado state drinking-water program's public portal.

System Details

EPA ID (PWSID)
CO0121450
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Manitou Springs, CO
Population Served
6,938
Health Violations
Yes (5)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Turbidity 4 4
Chlorine 1 1

Violation History (5)

Contaminant Health Date
Turbidity Yes May 1, 2024
Turbidity Yes May 1, 2024
Turbidity Yes May 1, 2024
Turbidity Yes May 1, 2024
Chlorine Yes Apr 1, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MANITOU SPRINGS CITY OF water safe to drink?
MANITOU SPRINGS CITY OF has 5 health-based violations out of 5 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses surface water water as its source.
How many people does MANITOU SPRINGS CITY OF serve?
MANITOU SPRINGS CITY OF serves 6,938 people in Manitou Springs, CO. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does MANITOU SPRINGS CITY OF have?
MANITOU SPRINGS CITY OF has 5 total violations on record spanning 2021–2024. 5 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in MANITOU SPRINGS CITY OF water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Turbidity, Chlorine.

About This Data

Water system data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations include Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) and Treatment Technique (TT) violations that may pose a direct risk to public health. Violation records may span multiple years.

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services

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