Water Quality in Denver, CO (80220)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 80220.

Past Health-Based Violations

2 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 25 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 83% of US ZIP codes.

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

37,203

Population

15

Water Systems

27

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (15)

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)

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)

South Adams County Wsd

Purchased surface water 74,341 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 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)

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)

Southgate Wsd

Purchased surface water 55,000 people served
0 violations

Northglenn City Of

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

Southwest Metropolitan Wsd

Purchased surface water 48,648 people served
0 violations

Skyway Camping Resort

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

Shwayder Camp Temple Emanuel

All resolved
Groundwater under influence of surface water 151 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Cherrymoor South Wtr & San

Purchased surface water 87 people served
0 violations

Foothills Water Delivery Service

Purchased surface water 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

2 violations
All resolved
TTHMHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
7 violations
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
Combined UraniumMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)Monitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

1 violation
All resolved
BromateMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ChloramineMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2025

How Does This Compare?

Denver (80220) has more violations than 83% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 27.

Fewer violations 83th 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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