Colorado Springs Utilities
Colorado Springs, Colorado · PWSID: CO0121150
Colorado Springs Water Quality Summary
Colorado Springs Utilities supplies drinking water to about 464,111 people in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and draws from surface water (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs), which requires fuller treatment for runoff, sediment, and microbial risk. On the IsWaterSafe scale it earns a good Water Safety Score of 85 out of 100 (Grade B), a composite of its EPA SDWIS violation and contaminant record.
EPA SDWIS shows no health-based or monitoring violations on record for Colorado Springs Utilities, though 5 enforcement actions are logged in its history.
No individual contaminant detections are reported for Colorado Springs Utilities in the current EPA SDWIS extract; the score reflects its violation and enforcement record alone.
The most recent documented episode is a health-based violation, beginning April 2018 and marked resolved August 2018.
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Detected Contaminants
No contaminant data available.
Violation History
Frequently Asked Questions
Colorado Springs Utilities has a Water Safety Score of B (85/100). The system serves 464,111 people and has 0 health violations on record. Check the contaminant table above for specific detected substances.
Colorado Springs Utilities has 0 contaminant exceedances above EPA health guidelines. See the full contaminant detection table above for all tested substances and their levels relative to legal limits and health guidelines.
The Water Safety Score (0-100, grades A through F) is based on contaminant levels relative to legal limits, health guideline exceedances, violation history, and enforcement actions. Higher scores indicate fewer concerns.
If your water system has violations, request the Consumer Confidence Report from your utility, consider getting an independent water test from a certified lab, and look into certified water filters for specific contaminants of concern. For lead, run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking.
Water quality data sourced from EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Safety scores are calculated based on contaminant levels, violations, and enforcement history. This is not a substitute for your utility's official Consumer Confidence Report.
Source: EPA Ground Water and Drinking Water, 2026.