What was found in ZIP 80915
The highest level seen across the suppliers serving this ZIP, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 9500 µg/L 95% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 9500 µg/L 95% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1800 µg/L 45% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 120 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 87.6 µg/L 110% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 74.2 µg/L 124% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 68 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 63.4 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 32.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 25.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 20.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 19.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 15.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 13 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 12.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 10 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 9.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 9 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 8.65 pCi/L 58% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 6.78 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 6.5 µg/L 108% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 6 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 6 pCi/L 120% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 5 pCi/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 4 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 1.4 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 1.3 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.5500 µg/L 9.2% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.3000 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 0.1500 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Picloram | 0.1000 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 500 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Pfpea | 0.0198 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0176 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Hexachlorobenzene | 0.0100 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 1 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| PFBS | 0.0076 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0061 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0057 mg/L 38% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 2/2 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the single worst sample on
record — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 80915
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES | CO | 464,111 |
| CHEROKEE MD | CO | 29,610 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 80915 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 80915 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 38 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 80915. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 80915?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 80915. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 80915's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Barium, TTHM, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.