Water Quality in Colorado Springs, CO
124 water systems serving 585,669 people
City Overview
Average lead detection across Colorado Springs water systems is 1.7 ppb (Low). The EPA action level is 15 ppb.
Violation Summary
| Total violations on record | 10995 |
| Health-based violations | 817 |
| Lead action level violations | 0 |
| Open (unresolved) violations | 0 |
Water Systems in Colorado Springs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Colorado Springs tap water safe to drink?
Colorado Springs tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants. Review the individual water system pages below for the latest lead sample results and violation history.
What is the water quality in Colorado Springs, Colorado?
Colorado Springs has 124 public water systems serving approximately 585,669 people. The average lead level across sampled systems is 1.7 ppb. There are 10995 total violations on record.
Does Colorado Springs have lead in the water?
EPA monitoring data shows an average lead detection of 1.7 ppb across Colorado Springs's water systems. The EPA action level is 15 ppb. No lead action level violations are currently reported.
How many water utilities serve Colorado Springs?
124 public water systems are registered in Colorado Springs, Colorado with the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System. Together they serve approximately 585,669 people.