Environment - Quality of Environment

Index: Environment

Carbon monoxide and small particulates (PM2.5) levels have been in compliance with EPA standards since 2003. Ozone levels at CSU and Rist Canyon have also been in compliance during this time but occasionally ozone levels have been out of compliance at the Horsetooth Reservoir and Rocky Mountain National Park locations. (Air Quality)
Between 2002 and 2011, Berthoud, Fort Collins-Loveland Water District, Little Thompson Water District and West Fort Collins Water District were each cited for health violations. (Public Drinking Water Quality)
In 2011, the state’s visibility standards were met in Fort Collins on 62% of the days measured. (Visibility)
According to the Natural Diversity Information Source, there are 435 species found in Larimer County. Of these, 185 ‘commonly occur’ and there are more species of birds than any other taxonomic class. The Burrowing Owl, which is listed as “fairly common”, was added to the State Threatened List in 2004. (Wildlife Species)

Annual Air Quality Data Reports - includes data on Fort Collins (Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment)
State of the Air gives Larimer County an 'A' rating for particle pollution levels, and an 'F' rating (out of A-F) for ozone levels based on data collected in 2008, 2009 and 2010. (American Lung Association)
Water Quality Reports:
City of Fort Collins Air Quality Plan [pdf] (May 2011)
Our Nation's Air - Status and Trends Through 2010 (February 2012 - Environmental Protection Agency)

Related issues within COMPASS:

Overall

Air

Air Pollution Control Division - Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
City of Fort Collins - Air Quality Department

Solid Waste & Recycling

Water