Colorado Springs Water Quality
Colorado
The tap water in Colorado Springs, Colorado is served by 40 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 567,587 people. 110 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 0200 in 2025. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.
Drinking water in Colorado Springs, Colorado is delivered through 40 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 567,587 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.
The SDWIS record for Colorado Springs shows 110 total violations across all 40 systems, of which 110 are health-based, meaning either a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) was exceeded or a required treatment technique was not followed. Contaminants cited in health-based violations include 0200, 0400, 5200, 0700, 4010 and 5 others. 20 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are also located within the city limits.
A past EPA violation does not mean the water is currently unsafe, utilities are required to notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the Colorado drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.
Community Water Systems
| System Name | Pop. Served | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES | 464,111 | 0 | Clean |
| CHEROKEE MD | 29,610 | 0 | Clean |
| WIDEFIELD WSD | 27,640 | 3 | Health |
| SECURITY WATER DISTRICT | 20,000 | 0 | Clean |
| STRATMOOR HILLS WSD | 6,500 | 1 | Health |
| DONALA WSD | 6,421 | 11 | Health |
| COLORADO CENTRE MD | 3,675 | 0 | Clean |
| FALCON AREA WATER AND WASTEWATER | 1,223 | 0 | Clean |
| FALCON HIGHLANDS MD | 1,050 | 0 | Clean |
| FOREST LAKES MD | 1,049 | 0 | Clean |
| PARK FOREST | 930 | 1 | Health |
| GARDEN VALLEY | 900 | 5 | Health |
| HOLIDAY VILLAGE MOBILE HOME COMMUNITY | 360 | 0 | Clean |
| ARABIAN ACRES MD | 325 | 2 | Health |
| FALCON HEIGHTS POA | 300 | 0 | Clean |
| SPRUCE HILL DEVELOPMENT | 277 | 0 | Clean |
| ELLICOTT UTILITIES COMPANY LLC | 272 | 2 | Health |
| SHANGRILA MHP | 260 | 0 | Clean |
| SLEEPY VALLEY COMMUNITY MHP | 260 | 1 | Health |
| MOUNTAINDALE CG AND CABINS | 228 | 17 | Health |
| ROCK CREEK MESA | 225 | 1 | Health |
| RED ROCK VALLEY WD | 200 | 16 | Health |
| GLENVIEW OWNERS ASSOC | 195 | 0 | Clean |
| GREEN ACRES MHP | 170 | 0 | Clean |
| WAGON WHEEL MHP | 160 | 0 | Clean |
| SUNSET HILLS MOBILE PARK | 157 | 0 | Clean |
| TURKEY CANON RANCH WD | 138 | 10 | Health |
| ARROWHEAD MHP | 135 | 1 | Health |
| SHADOW MOUNTAIN MOBILE HOME PARK | 132 | 1 | Health |
| RIVERSIDE ESTATES MHP | 120 | 0 | Clean |
| FIRST POINT MOBILE COURT | 110 | 0 | Clean |
| NEW DOVER ESTATES | 100 | 0 | Clean |
| RIVERMAZE COOP MHP | 84 | 0 | Clean |
| CAMELOT PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOC | 60 | 0 | Clean |
| ELEPHANT ROCK MHP | 60 | 36 | Health |
| OVERLOOK MUTUAL WC | 50 | 0 | Clean |
| MOOSE HAVEN CONDOS | 48 | 0 | Clean |
| SADDLEHORN RANCH MD | 39 | 0 | Clean |
| FOUNTAIN VALLEY AUTHORITY | 13 | 2 | Health |
| MID COLORADO INVESTMENT | 0 | 0 | Clean |
Does this city have health-based water violations?
Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels that exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). This does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe.
| Contaminant | Begin Date |
|---|---|
| 0200 | 2025-09-01 |
| 0200 | 2025-08-01 |
| 0200 | 2025-07-01 |
| 0400 | 2025-06-03 |
| 0200 | 2025-06-01 |
| 0200 | 2025-05-01 |
| 0200 | 2025-04-01 |
| 0400 | 2025-03-08 |
| 0400 | 2025-03-08 |
| 5200 | 2024-10-17 |
| 0700 | 2024-05-19 |
| 0700 | 2024-04-28 |
| 0700 | 2024-02-14 |
| 0700 | 2024-02-14 |
| 0700 | 2024-02-14 |
| 0700 | 2024-02-14 |
| 0700 | 2023-04-16 |
| 0700 | 2023-04-16 |
| 0200 | 2022-10-22 |
| 0200 | 2022-10-22 |
| 0200 | 2022-10-22 |
| 0200 | 2022-10-22 |
| 0200 | 2022-08-01 |
| 0200 | 2022-08-01 |
| 0200 | 2022-08-01 |
| 4010 | 2022-07-01 |
| 4010 | 2022-07-01 |
| 4010 | 2022-04-01 |
| 4010 | 2022-04-01 |
| 4010 | 2022-04-01 |
| 4010 | 2022-04-01 |
| 4010 | 2022-04-01 |
| 4010 | 2022-04-01 |
| 4010 | 2022-01-01 |
| 4010 | 2022-01-01 |
| 4010 | 2022-01-01 |
| 4010 | 2022-01-01 |
| 0200 | 2021-10-01 |
| 0200 | 2021-10-01 |
| 0200 | 2021-10-01 |
| 4010 | 2021-10-01 |
| 4010 | 2021-10-01 |
| 0400 | 2021-10-01 |
| 4010 | 2021-10-01 |
| 4010 | 2021-10-01 |
| 0200 | 2021-09-01 |
| 0200 | 2021-09-01 |
| 0200 | 2021-09-01 |
| 0200 | 2021-08-01 |
| 0200 | 2021-08-01 |
TRI Facilities in Colorado Springs
| Facility | Total Releases |
|---|---|
| Atmel Corp | 252.4K lbs |
| Colorado Springs Utilities Martin Drake Power Plant | 103.3K lbs |
| Weatherford Artificial Lift Systems LLC | 90.9K lbs |
| Electronics Metal Finishing Corp | 18.8K lbs |
| Innovaflex | 12.8K lbs |
| Sinton Dairy Foods Co LLC | 11.1K lbs |
| Manstone LLC | 7.1K lbs |
| Holcim Wcr Inc Cs-North Ready Mix Plant | 1.3K lbs |
| Holcim Wcr Inc Cs-East Ready Mix Plant | 845 lbs |
| Holcim Wcr Inc Cs-Main Ready Mix Plant | 660 lbs |
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About This Data
Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Violations are reported by state agencies to EPA and include both health-based (MCL exceedances) and monitoring/reporting violations.
A reported violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe to drink. Many violations are resolved quickly, and public water systems are required to notify customers of significant issues. For current water quality, contact your local water utility.
TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.