Water Quality in Lakewood, CO (80003)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 80003.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 16 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 76% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

35,976

Population

12

Water Systems

17

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (12)

Thornton City Of

All resolved
Surface water 226,465 people served
8 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 2.3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Westminster City Of

All resolved
Surface water 202,078 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Arvada City Of

All resolved
Surface water 171,610 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 3.1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Consolidated Mutual Maple Grove

Surface water 81,400 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

South Adams County Wsd

Purchased surface water 74,341 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Brighton City Of

1 health-based
Purchased surface water 56,304 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Consolidated Mutual Water Company

Purchased surface water 54,669 people served
0 violations

Green Mountain Wsd

All resolved
Purchased surface water 49,400 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Northglenn City Of

Surface water 48,927 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Bancroft Clover Wsd

Purchased surface water 44,000 people served
0 violations

Golden City Of

Surface water 38,288 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

East 88th Drive-In Theatre

Groundwater 53 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

TTHMHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

1 violation
All resolved
Combined UraniumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
2.3 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Lakewood (80003) has more violations than 76% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 17.

Fewer violations 76th percentile More violations

Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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