Environment - Quality of Environment

Index: Environment

Air quality in Larimer County has been in compliance of the Environmental Protection Agency standards since 2008. (Air Quality)
Between 2001 and 2010, 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 2010, the state’s visibility standards were met in Fort Collins on 58% 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)

Colorado Air Quality Control Commission Reports from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
2009 Air Quality Data Report [pdf] (January 2011) - In 2009, visibility in Fort Collins was rated 'Ex Poor' or 'Poor' for 91 days and 'Fair' or 'Good' for 211 days, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Air Pollution Control Division. There were also 25 missing days due to either high relative humidity (greater than 70 percent) or machine maintenance.
State of the Air: 2011 [pdf] 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 2007, 2008 and 2009. (American Lung Association)
Water Quality Reports:
- City of Fort Collins
- City of Loveland
- Town of Estes Park [pdf]
City of Fort Collins Air Quality Plan [pdf] (May 2011)
Our Nation's Air - Status and Trends Through 2008 [pdf] (February 2010 - Environmental Protection Agency)

Related issues within Compass:

Overall

Air

Solid Waste & Recycling

Water