Water Quality in Lakewood, CO (80439)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 80439.
Past Health-Based Violations
18 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 63 monitoring/reporting violations.
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.
24,610
Population
29
Water Systems
81
Violations (5yr)
18
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (29)
Arvada City Of
All resolvedConsolidated Mutual Maple Grove
Consolidated Mutual Water Company
Green Mountain Wsd
All resolvedBancroft Clover Wsd
Golden City Of
Evergreen Md
All resolvedIdaho Springs City Of
All resolvedHomestead Wc
10 health-basedGrand Central Station
Kittredge - Town Of
Mountain View Estates Mhc
1 health-basedHidden Valley Water District
2 health-basedLeyden Wtr Dist
Evergreen South
Fairplay Mbl Hm Pk - Evergreen
Evergreen Community Mhp
1 health-basedCragmont Wc
4 health-basedBearly Tawl Day Care
All resolvedKeys On The Green-Evrgrn Glf C
Bear Creek Cabins
Bergen Park Trlr Ct
Singing River Ranch
Aspen Park Hot Dog Llc The
Saddleback Summit
Our House Childrens Lrng Cntr
Whippletree Restaurant
Montessori Community School
El Rancho Restaurant
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jul 2023
How Does This Compare?
Lakewood (80439) has more violations than 94% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 81.
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.