Water Quality in LAKEWOOD, CO (80228)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 80228.

313

Total Violations

20

Health-Based

293

Monitoring / Reporting

302

Resolved

What does this mean?

302 of 313 violations have been resolved. 20 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 293 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: 67 Population served: 39,238

Violations Detail (313 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/ASep 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/ASep 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/ASep 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/ASep 30, 2025ActiveN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/ASep 30, 2025ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/ASep 24, 2025ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/ASep 24, 2025ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/ASep 18, 2025ActiveN/A
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(64)

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Sep 30Active

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Sep 30Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

5A

Sep 24Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

5A

Sep 24Active

Public Notice

75

Sep 18Active

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Aug 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Aug 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Aug 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Jul 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Jul 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Jul 31Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4H

Jul 1Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4H

Jul 1Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4H

Jul 1Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4H

Jul 1Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4H

Jul 1Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4H

Jul 1Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4H

Jul 1Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4H

Jul 1Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Jul 1Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Jul 1Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Jul 1Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Jul 1Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Jul 1Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Active

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Active

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jun 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jun 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jun 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jun 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jun 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 6Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 6Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 6Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 6Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Mar 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Mar 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Mar 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jan 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jan 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jan 31Resolved

Public Notice

76

Jan 22Resolved

Public Notice

76

Jan 22Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jan 6Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jan 6Resolved

2024(41)

Chlorine

27

Dec 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Dec 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrate

03

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrate

03

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrate

03

Dec 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Oct 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Oct 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Oct 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Oct 8Resolved

Public Notice

75

Oct 8Resolved

Public Notice

75

Oct 8Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Sep 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jul 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jul 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jul 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jul 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jul 10Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jul 10Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Jun 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 11Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 11Resolved

Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

03

Mar 31Resolved

Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

03

Mar 31Resolved

Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

03

Mar 31Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

03

Mar 31Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

03

Mar 31Resolved

Combined Uranium

03

Mar 31Resolved

Combined Uranium

03

Mar 31Resolved

Combined Uranium

03

Mar 31Resolved

Public Notice

76

Jan 15Resolved

Public Notice

76

Jan 15Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jan 12Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jan 12Resolved

How Does This Compare?

LAKEWOOD (80228) has 313 recorded violations, including 20 health-based. 11 remain unresolved. 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.

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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

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

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