Colorado Springs Water Quality

Colorado

Health Violations

According to EPA SDWIS, Colorado Springs, Colorado is served by 40 community water systems covering about 568,389 people. The same extract lists 125 health-based violation records, most recently coded 0400 in 2026. Counts are historical EPA registry rows, not a current compliance or drinkability score.

40
Water Systems
568,389
Population Served
125
Health-Based Violation Records
10
Distinct Contaminant Codes

Drinking water in Colorado Springs, Colorado is delivered through 40 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 568,389 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.

PlainEnviro's health-based SDWIS extract shows 125 violation records across the 40 active community systems shown here. Monitoring and reporting records are not present in the extract. The records carry 10 distinct EPA contaminant codes: Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule, LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS, Surface Water Treatment Rule, Lead and Copper Rule, Groundwater Rule and 5 others. 20 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are also located within the city limits.

A past EPA health-based registry row does not describe water delivered today or current compliance status; utilities notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight when required. 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 1,926 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
VALLEY MAINT CORP NO 1 470 5 Health
HOLIDAY VILLAGE MOBILE HOME COMMUNITY 360 0 Clean
ARABIAN ACRES MD 325 2 Health
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 24 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
SHADOW MOUNTAIN MOBILE HOME PARK 132 1 Health
RIVERMAZE COOP MHP 128 1 Health
RIVERSIDE MHP, LLC 120 0 Clean
FIRST POINT MOBILE COURT 110 0 Clean
NEW DOVER ESTATES 100 0 Clean
CAMELOT PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOC 60 0 Clean
ELEPHANT ROCK MHP 60 37 Health
OVERLOOK MUTUAL WC 50 0 Clean
MOOSE HAVEN CONDOS 48 1 Health
SADDLEHORN RANCH MD 39 0 Clean
SANCTUARY OF PEACE POA 20 0 Clean
FOUNTAIN VALLEY AUTHORITY 13 2 Health
MID COLORADO INVESTMENT 0 0 Clean

Does this city have health-based water violations?

These health-based records can represent Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL), Treatment Technique (TT), or Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL) categories. A historical record does not establish that water is currently unsafe.

Water system Contaminant Begin Date
RIVERMAZE COOP MHP Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule 2026-01-05
MOOSE HAVEN CONDOS LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS 2026-01-02
RED ROCK VALLEY WD Surface Water Treatment Rule 2025-11-01
RED ROCK VALLEY WD Surface Water Treatment Rule 2025-10-01
RED ROCK VALLEY WD Surface Water Treatment Rule 2025-09-01
RED ROCK VALLEY WD Surface Water Treatment Rule 2025-09-01
RED ROCK VALLEY WD Surface Water Treatment Rule 2025-08-01
RED ROCK VALLEY WD Surface Water Treatment Rule 2025-08-01
VALLEY MAINT CORP NO 1 Lead and Copper Rule 2025-07-01
RED ROCK VALLEY WD Surface Water Treatment Rule 2025-07-01
RED ROCK VALLEY WD Surface Water Treatment Rule 2025-07-01
STRATMOOR HILLS WSD Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule 2025-06-03
RED ROCK VALLEY WD Surface Water Treatment Rule 2025-06-01
RED ROCK VALLEY WD Surface Water Treatment Rule 2025-06-01
RED ROCK VALLEY WD Surface Water Treatment Rule 2025-05-01
RED ROCK VALLEY WD Surface Water Treatment Rule 2025-05-01
RED ROCK VALLEY WD Surface Water Treatment Rule 2025-04-01
RED ROCK VALLEY WD Surface Water Treatment Rule 2025-04-01
SLEEPY VALLEY COMMUNITY MHP Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule 2025-03-08
SHADOW MOUNTAIN MOBILE HOME PARK Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule 2025-03-08
GARDEN VALLEY LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS 2024-10-17
ARABIAN ACRES MD Groundwater Rule 2024-04-28
GARDEN VALLEY Groundwater Rule 2024-02-14
GARDEN VALLEY Groundwater Rule 2024-02-14
GARDEN VALLEY Groundwater Rule 2024-02-14
GARDEN VALLEY Groundwater Rule 2024-02-14
VALLEY MAINT CORP NO 1 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule 2023-11-01
VALLEY MAINT CORP NO 1 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule 2023-11-01
VALLEY MAINT CORP NO 1 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule 2023-11-01
ELEPHANT ROCK MHP Groundwater Rule 2023-04-16
ELEPHANT ROCK MHP Groundwater Rule 2023-04-16
ELEPHANT ROCK MHP Groundwater Rule 2023-04-16
MOUNTAINDALE CG AND CABINS Surface Water Treatment Rule 2022-10-22
MOUNTAINDALE CG AND CABINS Surface Water Treatment Rule 2022-10-22
MOUNTAINDALE CG AND CABINS Surface Water Treatment Rule 2022-10-22
MOUNTAINDALE CG AND CABINS Surface Water Treatment Rule 2022-10-22
RED ROCK VALLEY WD Surface Water Treatment Rule 2022-08-01
RED ROCK VALLEY WD Surface Water Treatment Rule 2022-08-01
RED ROCK VALLEY WD Surface Water Treatment Rule 2022-08-01
ELEPHANT ROCK MHP Combined Radium (-226 and -228) 2022-07-01
ELEPHANT ROCK MHP Combined Radium (-226 and -228) 2022-07-01
ELEPHANT ROCK MHP Combined Radium (-226 and -228) 2022-04-01
ELEPHANT ROCK MHP Combined Radium (-226 and -228) 2022-04-01
ELEPHANT ROCK MHP Combined Radium (-226 and -228) 2022-04-01
DONALA WSD Combined Radium (-226 and -228) 2022-04-01
DONALA WSD Combined Radium (-226 and -228) 2022-04-01
DONALA WSD Combined Radium (-226 and -228) 2022-04-01
ELEPHANT ROCK MHP Combined Radium (-226 and -228) 2022-01-01
ELEPHANT ROCK MHP Combined Radium (-226 and -228) 2022-01-01
DONALA WSD Combined Radium (-226 and -228) 2022-01-01

What are Colorado Springs's health-based records for?

Colorado Springs's health-based violation records carry 8 distinct EPA codes: some name a substance, others the drinking-water rule that was breached. Counts are records on file in the EPA SDWIS extract, not current test results.

Contaminant Records Systems
Combined Radium (-226 and -228) 44 2
Surface Water Treatment Rule 36 3
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U 10 1
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule 9 6
Groundwater Rule 9 4
Lead and Copper Rule 8 5
Tthm 3 1
Lead and Copper Rule Revisions 2 2

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What does EPA SDWIS list for drinking water in Colorado Springs, Colorado?
Colorado Springs is listed with 40 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 568,389 people. 125 health-based violation records appear in the extract. A past registry row is not a current drinkability verdict; contact the local utility for current status.
How many water violations does Colorado Springs have in this EPA extract?
Colorado Springs water systems have 125 health-based violation records in PlainEnviro's EPA SDWIS extract. This extract is filtered to EPA health-based records and does not include monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Colorado Springs water?
Health-based records for Colorado Springs water systems carry the following EPA contaminant codes: Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule, LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS, Surface Water Treatment Rule, Lead and Copper Rule, Groundwater Rule and 5 others. This source edition does not include authoritative contaminant names. Source: EPA SDWIS.
How many water systems serve Colorado Springs?
40 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Colorado Springs, Colorado, collectively covering approximately 568,389 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Colorado Springs get its drinking water?
Colorado Springs's water supply comes from 40 EPA-regulated community water systems. Source type data is not available for all systems. For detailed supply information, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
Are there pollution sources near Colorado Springs?
Yes, 20 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, reporting a combined 499.8K lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

How does Colorado Springs compare in Colorado?

Of the 313 Colorado places with at least one community water system on file, Colorado Springs ranks #3 by number of systems (40).

Either side of it: Denver (57), Lakewood (53), Durango (38), Glenwood Springs (32)

About This Data

Figures here are the current EPA SDWIS extract joined to the 40 community water systems whose service area lists Colorado Springs, ranked against the 313 Colorado places with at least one system on file. Data current as of 2026-08-25.

Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). PlainEnviro's violation fetch is restricted upstream to records EPA flags as health-based and then joined to active community water systems. Monitoring and reporting violations are not included.

A health-based violation row in this extract is a historical EPA registry entry. It does not describe water delivered today or current compliance status. Many records are later resolved, and public water systems notify customers when required. For current conditions, contact your local water utility or the state drinking water program.

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.

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Data sourced from U.S. EPA environmental datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainEnviro