Water Quality in Denver, CO (80123)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 80123.

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

44,549

Population

31

Water Systems

25

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (31)

Denver Water Board

All resolved
Surface water 1,287,000 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 3.9 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Aurora City Of

Surface water 533,407 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2.5 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)

East Cherry Creek Valley Wsd

All resolved
Purchased surface water 66,130 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Englewood City Of

1 health-based
Surface water 57,332 people served
6 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Southgate Wsd

Purchased surface water 55,000 people served
0 violations

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

Southwest Metropolitan Wsd

Purchased surface water 48,648 people served
0 violations

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)

Platte Canyon Wsd

Purchased surface water 19,485 people served
0 violations

Lakehurst Wsd

Purchased surface water 12,000 people served
0 violations

Bow Mar Wsd

Purchased surface water 899 people served
0 violations

Columbine Lakes Hoa

All resolved
Purchased surface water 843 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

High Cliff Estates

Purchased groundwater 448 people served
3 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Minatare Plaza

Groundwater 176 people served
0 violations

Little Squaw Resort

1 health-based
Groundwater 27 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based

Arapahoe Estates Wd

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Pure Wtw Canned Food Store

Purchased surface water 0
0 violations

Pure Wtw City Mrkt Orchard Mesa

Purchased surface water 0
0 violations

Pure Water S Loaf N Jug

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Pure Wtw City Markt Coronado

Purchased surface water 0
0 violations

Pure Ws Food Bonanza W 52nd St

Purchased surface water 0
0 violations

Pure Wtw S Village Market

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Pure Wtw Food Bonanza

Purchased groundwater 0
0 violations

Pure Wtw S Biggs Hypermarket

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Pure Wtw S Food Bonanza

Purchased groundwater 0
0 violations

Pure Wtw Service 7 11

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Pure Wtw Service Anthonys

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

4 violations
Has active
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

3 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
2 violations
Has active
Combined UraniumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BromateMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ChloramineMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
Has active

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2025

How Does This Compare?

Denver (80123) has more violations than 82% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 25.

Fewer violations 82th 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.

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) 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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