Colorado Springs Utilities (CO) Water Quality

Colorado Springs Utilities is a large public water system in EPA region 8 that provides tap water for the 80809, 80831, 80904 - 80911, 80915 - 80927, 80938 zip codes. It has 10 facilities where the water supply was tested for 85 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

The maximum reported level of 1-butanol was 12.7 µg/L. The maximum reported level of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) was 54.56 µg/L. The maximum reported level of Manganese was 11.1 µg/L. There were 3 contamintants found in the Colorado Springs Utilities water supply at levels that were above the minimum reporting level.

Contaminants

1,1-dichloroethane (18)

1,2,3-trichloropropane (18)

1,3-butadiene (18)

1,4-dioxane (18)

1-butanol (23)

11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (18)

17-alpha-ethynylestradiol (18)

17-beta-estradiol (18)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (18)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (18)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (18)

2,4-dinitrotoluene (16)

2,6-dinitrotoluene (16)

2-methoxyethanol (23)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) (23)

4,4'-dichloro dichlorophenyl ethylene (DDE) (16)

4,8-dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (18)

4-androstene-3,17-dione (18)

9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (18)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (23)

anatoxin-a (48)

bromochloromethane (Halon 1011) (18)

bromomethane (18)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (23)

chlorate (36)

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) (18)

chloromethane (18)

chlorpyrifos (23)

chromium (36)

chromium-6 (36)

cobalt (36)

cylindrospermopsin (48)

dimethipin (23)

dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA) mono/di-acid degradate (16)

equilin (18)

estriol (18)

estrone (18)

ethoprop (23)

Germanium (24)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) (48)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) (48)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) (48)

hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) (18)

lithium (18)

Manganese (24)

methyl-tertiary-butyl-ether (MTBE) (16)

molinate (16)

molybdenum (36)

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (18)

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (18)

nitrobenzene (16)

nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (18)

o-toluidine (23)

oxyfluorfen (23)

perchlorate (16)

perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (18)

perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (18)

perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (18)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (36)

perfluorobutanoic acid (18)

perfluorodecanoic acid (18)

perfluorododecanoic acid (18)

perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (18)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (36)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (36)

perfluorohexanoic acid (18)

perfluorononanoic acid (36)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (36)

perfluorooctanoic acid (36)

perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (18)

perfluoropentanoic acid (18)

perfluorotetradecanoic acid (18)

perfluorotridecanoic acid (18)

perfluoroundecanoic acid (18)

profenofos (23)

quinoline (23)

s-ethyl-dipropylthiocarbamate (EPTC) (16)

strontium (36)

tebuconazole (23)

terbacil (16)

testosterone (18)

total microcystins (48)

Total Permethrin (23)

tribufos (23)

vanadium (36)

Sampling Facilities

Ute Pass SWTP #4
Surface Water (SW)

Entry PointEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
EPTDS from Ute Pass WTPEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
UPEEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Mesa SWTP #5
Surface Water (SW)

Entry PointEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
EPTDS from Mesa WTPEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
MRIEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Pine Valley SWTP #7
Surface Water (SW)

Entry PointEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
EPTDS from Pine Valley WTPEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
PVEEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

McCullough SWTP #8
Surface Water (SW)

Entry PointEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
EPTDS from McCullough WTPEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)
MCEEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Fountain Valley Connection
Surface Water (SW)

EP from Fountain ValleyEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Bailey Finished Water Tank
Surface Water (SW)

Entry PointEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System
Surface Water (SW)

Stage 2 Site 1 (T6)Distribution System (DS)
Stage 2 Site 2 (T3)Distribution System (DS)
Stage 2 Site 3 (B37)Distribution System (DS)
Stage 2 Site 4 (T4)Distribution System (DS)
Stage 2 Site 5 (T8)Distribution System (DS)
Stage 2 Site 6 (H6)Distribution System (DS)
Stage 2 Site 7 (B49)Distribution System (DS)
Stage 2 Site 8 (H3)Distribution System (DS)
Stage 2 Site 9 (T5)Distribution System (DS)
Stage 2 Site 10 (H4)Distribution System (DS)
Stage 2 Site 11 (B71A)Distribution System (DS)
Stage 2 Site 12 (E1)Distribution System (DS)
10380 Ute Pass Ave.Maximum Residence Time (MR)
21 Upland RoadMaximum Residence Time (MR)
1645 N. Newport RoadMaximum Residence Time (MR)
Cedar Heights Tank #2Maximum Residence Time (MR)
MAXRES1Maximum Residence Time (MR)
MAXRES2Maximum Residence Time (MR)
MAXRES3Maximum Residence Time (MR)
MAXRES4Maximum Residence Time (MR)
MAXRES5Maximum Residence Time (MR)

Northgate WTP
Ground Water (GW)

EPTDS from Northgate WTPEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System - GW
Ground Water (GW)

13915 Sierra Knolls Ct.Maximum Residence Time (MR)

WTP Woodmen GWTP03
Ground Water (GW)

EP - WTP Woodmen GWTP03Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

FAQ

Is Colorado Springs Utilities tap water safe to drink?

When was Colorado Springs Utilities last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on May 20th, 2025.