Water Quality in DENVER, CO (80204)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 80204.

112

Total Violations

100

Health-Based

12

Monitoring / Reporting

112

Resolved

What does this mean?

112 of 112 violations have been resolved. 100 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 12 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.

Water systems: 27 Population served: 1,287,215

Violations Detail (112 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoringN/AN/AFeb 29, 2024ResolvedN/A
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoringN/AN/AFeb 29, 2024ResolvedN/A
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoringN/AN/AFeb 29, 2024ResolvedN/A
Combined UraniumMonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2023ResolvedN/A
Combined UraniumMonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2023ResolvedN/A
Combined UraniumMonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2023ResolvedN/A
Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/ASep 30, 2022ResolvedN/A
Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/ASep 30, 2022ResolvedN/A
Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/ASep 30, 2022ResolvedN/A
Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/ASep 30, 2022ResolvedN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2024(3)

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Feb 29Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Feb 29Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Feb 29Resolved

2023(3)

Combined Uranium

03

Dec 31Resolved

Combined Uranium

03

Dec 31Resolved

Combined Uranium

03

Dec 31Resolved

How Does This Compare?

DENVER (80204) has 112 recorded violations, including 100 health-based. All violations have been resolved, which is a positive sign for current water quality. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.

Whole House Carbon Filter

A solid baseline for improving overall water quality. Reduces chlorine, sediment, and many common contaminants throughout your entire home.

Targets:Chlorine, Sediment, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.

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