Water Quality: Frisco, CO
3 water systems • 4,694 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Frisco is served by 3 public water systems with a combined service population of 4,694 people, and has 330 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 5 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Frisco's violation count is 142% above the national average for Colorado. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine, Chlorine Dioxide, Disinfection Byproducts.
Contaminants Found
Eye and nose irritation at high levels; long-term exposure above the MCL may cause liver and kidney damage.
Common source: Water treatment disinfectant added to kill harmful microorganisms
EPA limit: 4.0 mg/L (MRDL — Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level)
Can cause anemia in infants and young children; may cause nervous system effects at high levels.
Common source: Water treatment disinfectant used to control taste, odor, and microorganisms
EPA limit: 0.8 mg/L
Broad category of chemicals formed during disinfection, associated with increased cancer risk and adverse reproductive effects.
Common source: Reaction of disinfectants (chlorine, ozone, chloramines) with organic matter
Water Systems Serving Frisco
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRISCO TOWN OF | CO0159055 | Surface Water | 4,495 | 98 |
| FARMERS KORNER MHP | CO0159050 | Groundwater | 159 | 28 |
| WAYSIDE | CO0259019 | Groundwater | 40 | 204 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.