Water Quality in Lakewood, CO (80228)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 80228.
Active Health Violations
5 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 94% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
34,942
Population
73
Water Systems
111
Violations (5yr)
5
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (73)
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) ✓
High View Wd
Purchased surface water 4,000 people served
0 violations
Wikiup Mhp
Groundwater 2,500 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Kimberly Hills Mhp
Purchased surface water 2,005 people served
2 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 9 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Pine Lakes Ranch
Purchased surface water 1,905 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Spring Valley Md No 1
All resolved Groundwater 1,788 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Friendly Village Of Aurora Mhp
Purchased surface water 1,786 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 13 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Redwood Estates
Purchased surface water 1,500 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Canterbury Park
All resolved Purchased surface water 1,240 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
The Springs Mhp
All resolved Purchased groundwater 1,229 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Harmony Village Mhp
Purchased surface water 1,215 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Stoneybrook Mhp
Purchased surface water 1,073 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Longview Mhp
All resolved Purchased surface water 1,000 people served
5 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Countryside Village Of Denver
Purchased surface water 863 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Villa West
Purchased surface water 833 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Brown Palace Hotel
Purchased surface water 800 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Countryside Of Longmont
All resolved Purchased surface water 775 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
The Meadows
Purchased surface water 758 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Friendly Village Of Greeley Mhp
1 health-based Purchased surface water 660 people served
13 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Lamplighter Mhp
All resolved Purchased surface water 651 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Lamplighter Rhp
Purchased surface water 643 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Canyon Ridge
Purchased surface water 625 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Rocky Mountain College Of Arts
Groundwater 600 people served
0 violations
Clock Tower Center
Groundwater 560 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Conifer Wa
Groundwater 550 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
St Vrain Mhp Llc
Purchased surface water 544 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Crestline Manor
Purchased surface water 505 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 8 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Sheridan Mhp
Groundwater 480 people served
2 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Mountainside Estates Mhp
1 health-based Purchased surface water 473 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Countryside Of Greeley
All resolved Purchased surface water 435 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Saddleback Rv
All resolved Purchased surface water 425 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Stoneybrook Pointe
Purchased surface water 355 people served
1 violation (5yr)
Lead tested: 6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Idledale Wsd
1 health-based Groundwater under influence of surface water 350 people served
30 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Evergreen Lutheran Church
Groundwater 306 people served
0 violations
Lbj National Historical Park Birthplace
Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations
Lbj National Historical Park Main House
Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations
Thornton Estates
Purchased surface water 300 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Country Estates Mobile Home Park
Purchased surface water 297 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Terrace Park Mhp
1 health-based Purchased surface water 297 people served
15 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Pleasant Grove Mhp
Purchased surface water 285 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Loveland Mhp
Purchased surface water 283 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Grand Meadow Of Longmont Mhp
Purchased surface water 255 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Garden Meadows
Purchased surface water 250 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Inspiration Valley Mhp
Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Elevado Estates Llc
All resolved Groundwater 250 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 1.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Majestic Mhp
Purchased surface water 232 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Big Apple Shell Subway
Groundwater 224 people served
0 violations
Sedalia Wsd
All resolved Groundwater under influence of surface water 215 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Riverdale Peaks Ii Md
Groundwater 209 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Lafayette Gardens
Purchased surface water 207 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Shady Lane Mhp
Purchased surface water 165 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 3.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Islamic Center Of Boulder
All resolved Purchased surface water 157 people served
5 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Fabulous T And Ts
Groundwater 156 people served
0 violations
Bella Vista
Purchased surface water 131 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Commerce Heights
Purchased groundwater 130 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Recovery Village At Palmer Lake Llc
All resolved Groundwater 125 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Sierra Bonita Estates
1 health-based Purchased surface water 122 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Someplace Else
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Conifer Dental Medical Group
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 7.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Deserado Mine Water System
Groundwater 90 people served
0 violations
Mission Training International
Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations
Youth With A Mission Eagle Rock
Groundwater 55 people served
0 violations
Marshdale General Store
Groundwater 53 people served
0 violations
Hideaway The
All resolved Groundwater 47 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
West End Center Ws
Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Pinyon Plain Mine
All resolved Groundwater 35 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Bears Inn Bed And Breakfast
All resolved Groundwater 32 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Stagecoach Saloon
Groundwater 29 people served
0 violations
Contaminants Found
Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
21 violations
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
5 violations
Has active
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleHealth-Based
3 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
25 violations
Has active
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
16 violations
Has active
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
9 violations
Has active
ChlorineMonitoring
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
9 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
5 violations
Has active
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Combined UraniumMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
2 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ChloramineMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TolueneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleMonitoring
Monitoring for chemicals formed during water treatment disinfection.
1 violation
All resolved
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limit2 ppb measured
Action level: 15 ppb
Sampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Lakewood (80228) has more violations than 94% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 111.
Fewer violations 94th 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.
Reverse Osmosis System
Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.
Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified
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
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.