PFAS Contamination in Colorado
100 contamination sites tracked
Colorado has 100 identified PFAS contamination sites tracked in our database, sourced from EPA monitoring data. PFAS "forever chemicals" have been detected in water supplies, soil, and industrial sites across the state. These per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances persist in the environment and pose potential health risks. Use the map to explore specific sites or contact a remediation professional for help.
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Get a Free Assessment →Colorado's PFAS contamination story centers on military installations and their impact on the South Platte River watershed. Peterson Air Force Base and Buckley Air Force Base have created significant groundwater contamination affecting suburban Denver communities and agricultural areas. The contamination has reached municipal water wells, prompting expensive treatment system installations and alternative supply development.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has been proactive in addressing contamination, establishing health advisories and working with affected communities. Fountain and Security-Widefield areas have been particularly impacted, with some residents relying on bottled water or connected to alternative supplies. Agricultural impacts are significant, as contaminated groundwater has affected livestock operations and crop irrigation in El Paso and Adams counties.
Key Facts
- Peterson and Buckley Air Force Bases contaminate Denver-area water supplies
- Fountain and Security-Widefield communities severely affected by contamination
- Agricultural impacts include contaminated livestock operations and irrigation water
State Regulations
Colorado has established provisional Maximum Contaminant Levels for PFOA and PFOS and requires enhanced monitoring for water systems near military installations. The state provides financial assistance for affected communities and treatment system installation.
Cities (70)
Sites (100)
BRIGHTON CITY OF
BRIGHTON, CO · Public Water System · 8 contaminants
FEDERAL HEIGHTS CITY OF
FEDERAL HEIGHTS, CO · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
NORTHGLENN CITY OF
NORTHGLENN, CO · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
SOUTH ADAMS COUNTY WSD
COMMERCE CITY, CO · Public Water System · 4 contaminants
THORNTON CITY OF
THORNTON, CO · Public Water System · 9 contaminants
TODD CREEK VILLAGE MD
BRIGHTON, CO · Public Water System · 7 contaminants
WESTMINSTER CITY OF
WESTMINSTER, CO · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
ALAMOSA CITY OF
ALAMOSA, CO · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
AURORA CITY OF
AURORA, CO · Public Water System · 5 contaminants
EAST CHERRY CREEK VALLEY WSD
AURORA, CO · Public Water System · 3 contaminants
ENGLEWOOD CITY OF
ENGLEWOOD, CO · Public Water System · 6 contaminants
PAGOSA AREA WSD
PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
NAVAJO RIVER RANCH POA
PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
SALIDA CITY OF
SALIDA, CO · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
DELTA CITY OF
DELTA, CO · Public Water System · 2 contaminants
DENVER WATER BOARD
DENVER, CO · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
CASTLE PINES VILLAGE MD
CASTLE ROCK, CO · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
CASTLE PINES NORTH MD
CASTLE PINES, CO · Public Water System · 5 contaminants
CASTLE ROCK TOWN OF
CASTLE ROCK, CO · Public Water System · 3 contaminants
HIGHLANDS RANCH WSD
HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO · Public Water System · 5 contaminants
NORTHERN DOUGLAS COUNTY WSD
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO · Public Water System · 5 contaminants
COTTONWOOD WSD
ENGLEWOOD, CO · Public Water System · 6 contaminants
PINERY WWD
PARKER, CO · Public Water System · 5 contaminants
PARKER WSD
PARKER, CO · Public Water System · 6 contaminants
PERRY PARK WSD
LARKSPUR, CO · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
ROXBOROUGH WSD
LITTLETON, CO · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
STONEGATE MD
PARKER, CO · Public Water System · 7 contaminants
TWO RIVERS VILLAGE
EDWARDS, CO · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
EAGLE RIVER WSD
VAIL, CO · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
CHEROKEE MD
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO · Public Water System · 5 contaminants
COLORADO CENTRE MD
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
DONALA WSD
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
FOUNTAIN CITY OF
FOUNTAIN, CO · Public Water System · 4 contaminants
MERIDIAN SERVICE MD
PEYTON, CO · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
MONUMENT TOWN OF
MONUMENT, CO · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
SECURITY WATER DISTRICT
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO · Public Water System · 4 contaminants
STRATMOOR HILLS WSD
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO · Public Water System · 5 contaminants
TRIVIEW MD
MONUMENT, CO · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
WIDEFIELD WSD
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO · Public Water System · 9 contaminants
WOODMEN HILLS MD
FALCON, CO · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
WOODMOOR WSD
MONUMENT, CO · Public Water System · 2 contaminants
CANON CITY CITY OF
CANON CITY, CO · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
PARK CENTER WD
CANON CITY, CO · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
BATTLEMENT MESA MD
ADMINISTRATIVE CONTACT, CO · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
CARBONDALE TOWN OF
CARBONDALE, CO · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
RIFLE CITY OF
RIFLE, CO · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
BLACK HAWK CITY OF
BLACK HAWK, CO · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
GRAND COUNTY WATER NO 1
WINTER PARK, CO · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
GUNNISON CITY OF
GUNNISON, CO · Public Water System · 4 contaminants
ARVADA CITY OF
ARVADA, CO · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
CONSOLIDATED MUTUAL MAPLE GROVE
LAKEWOOD, CO · Public Water System · 4 contaminants
GOLDEN CITY OF
GOLDEN, CO · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
MORRISON TOWN OF
MORRISON, CO · Public Water System · 2 contaminants
CONSOLIDATED MUTUAL WATER COMPANY
LAKEWOOD, CO · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
GOLDEN TERRACE WEST
WHEAT RIDGE, CO · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
BURLINGTON CITY OF
BURLINGTON, CO · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
DURANGO CITY OF
DURANGO, CO · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
BERTHOUD TOWN OF
BERTHOUD, CO · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
LITTLE THOMPSON WD
BERTHOUD, CO · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
NORTHERN COLORADO WA
WELLINGTON, CO · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
WELLINGTON TOWN OF
WELLINGTON, CO · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
LIMON TOWN OF
LIMON, CO · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
STERLING CITY OF
STERLING, CO · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
CLIFTON WD
CLIFTON, CO · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
CREEDE CITY OF
CREEDE, CO · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
CRAIG CITY OF
CRAIG, CO · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
CORTEZ CITY OF
CORTEZ, CO · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
DOLORES TOWN OF
DOLORES, CO · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
MONTEZUMA WC
DOLORES, CO · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
CHIPETA WD
MONTROSE, CO · Public Water System · 2 contaminants
MENOKEN WD
MONTROSE, CO · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
SUBURBAN WATER
MONTROSE, CO · Public Water System · 2 contaminants
MONTROSE CITY OF
MONTROSE, CO · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
TRI COUNTY WCD
MONTROSE, CO · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
BRUSH CITY OF
HILLROSE, CO · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
MORGAN COUNTY QUALITY WD
FORT MORGAN, CO · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
LA JUNTA CITY OF
LA JUNTA, CO · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
PATTERSON VALLEY WC
ROCKY FORD, CO · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
ROCKY FORD CITY OF
ROCKY FORD, CO · Public Water System · 4 contaminants
NORTH HOLBROOK WC
ROCKY FORD, CO · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
LAMAR CITY OF
LAMAR, CO · Public Water System · 3 contaminants
PUEBLO BOARD OF WW
PUEBLO, CO · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
PUEBLO WEST MD
PUEBLO WEST, CO · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
ST CHARLES MESA WD
PUEBLO, CO · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
HAYDEN TOWN OF
HAYDEN, CO · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
MOUNTAIN VILLAGE TOWN OF
REDVALE, CO · Public Water System · 2 contaminants
SILVERTHORNE TOWN OF
SILVERTHORNE, CO · Public Water System · 3 contaminants
SNAKE RIVER WD
KEYSTONE, CO · Public Water System · 7 contaminants
WOODLAND PARK CITY OF
WOODLAND, CO · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
GREELEY CITY OF
GREELEY, CO · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
LOCHBUIE TOWN OF
LOCHBUIE, CO · Public Water System · 5 contaminants
NORTH WELD COUNTY WD
LUCERNE, CO · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
YUMA CITY OF
YUMA, CO · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
ARAPAHOE CNTY WWWA
CENTENNIAL, CO · Public Water System · 6 contaminants
INVERNESS WSD
ENGLEWOOD, CO · Public Water System · 2 contaminants
MERIDIAN MD
ENGLEWOOD, CO · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
US DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY FORT CARSON
FORT CARSON, CO · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
PAINT BRUSH HILLS
FALCON, CO · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
CSU FOOTHILLS CAMPUS
FORT COLLINS, CO · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
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Colorado has 100 PFAS contamination sites tracked in our database, sourced from EPA data.
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