Water Quality in Thornton, CO (80643)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 80643.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 17 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 77% of US ZIP codes.

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

5,119

Population

14

Water Systems

18

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (14)

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)

Greeley City Of

All resolved
Surface water 132,310 people served
5 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 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)

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)

Northglenn City Of

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

Keenesburg Town Of

Groundwater 4,650 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Cavanaugh Hills Ws

All resolved
Groundwater 286 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Prospect Valley Elem Sch

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Prospect Elem Sch

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Cardinal Community Academy

Groundwater 120 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Sodbuster Cafe And General Store Llc

Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations

Lily Farm Fresh Event Center

Groundwater 39 people served
0 violations

Prospect Valley Elem School

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

TTHMHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
ChloriteMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

2 violations
All resolved
Combined UraniumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Chlorine dioxideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
2.3 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Thornton (80643) has more violations than 77% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 18.

Fewer violations 77th 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

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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