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 resolvedConsolidated Mutual Maple Grove
Consolidated Mutual Water Company
Green Mountain Wsd
All resolvedBancroft Clover Wsd
Golden City Of
Lakewood City Of
Conifer High School
4 health-basedMarshdale Elem School
Holiday Twin Drive In
Peaceful Valley Scout Ranch Dobbins
Elk Creek Elem School
All resolvedPeaceful Valley Scout Ranch Magness
All resolvedPeaceful Valley Scout Ranch Dietler
Lodge At San Isabel
1 health-basedMt Evans Outdoor Lab
All resolvedWindy Peaks Outdoor Laboratory
1 health-basedCoal Creek Elementary
All resolvedWinter Park Village Condos
Coyote Motel
Pangled Brookside Trailhead Cg
New Elk Mine
American Legion
Conifer Historical Society And Museum
West Jefferson Elementary
Consolidated Mutal Wc
West Jefferson Junior High School
Miller Heights Wd
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: 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.
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.