Water Quality in Lakewood, CO (80215)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 80215.

Past Health-Based Violations

6 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 22 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 84% of US ZIP codes.

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

19,839

Population

28

Water Systems

28

Violations (5yr)

6

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (28)

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)

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

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)

Lakewood City Of

Purchased surface water 6,000 people served
0 violations

Conifer High School

4 health-based
Surface water 2,350 people served
7 violations (5yr) · 4 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Marshdale Elem School

Groundwater 920 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Holiday Twin Drive In

Groundwater 900 people served
0 violations

Peaceful Valley Scout Ranch Dobbins

Groundwater 720 people served
0 violations

Elk Creek Elem School

All resolved
Surface water 600 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Peaceful Valley Scout Ranch Magness

All resolved
Groundwater 450 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Peaceful Valley Scout Ranch Dietler

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Lodge At San Isabel

1 health-based
Groundwater 200 people served
8 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Mt Evans Outdoor Lab

All resolved
Groundwater 172 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Windy Peaks Outdoor Laboratory

1 health-based
Surface water 164 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Coal Creek Elementary

All resolved
Groundwater 150 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Winter Park Village Condos

Groundwater 34 people served
0 violations

Coyote Motel

Groundwater 34 people served
0 violations

Pangled Brookside Trailhead Cg

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

New Elk Mine

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

American Legion

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Conifer Historical Society And Museum

Groundwater 10 people served
0 violations

West Jefferson Elementary

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Consolidated Mutal Wc

Purchased surface water 0
0 violations

West Jefferson Junior High School

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Miller Heights Wd

Purchased surface water 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

7 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-Based
5 violations
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
4 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

2 violations
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalateMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
FluorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
5 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Lakewood (80215) has more violations than 84% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 28.

Fewer violations 84th 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

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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