Tap Water Quality in Denver, Colorado (ZIP 80223)
Serving Denver, Colorado
Is the Tap Water Safe in Denver, Colorado?
Tap water in Denver, Colorado (ZIP 80223) has 22 contaminants above EPA health-based guidelines (MCLGs) in at least one of the 1 city served. We recommend reviewing detailed city reports below and considering a certified water filter for additional protection.
ZIP 80223 is served by 9 water utilities providing water to Denver. Water quality varies by utility and city. Click on the cities below to see detailed reports for your specific area.
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Water Quality Report for ZIP 80223
8 contaminants above EPA health guidelines
These levels represent the worst case across all cities in this ZIP code. Check individual city reports for specific details.
Found in Denver
Found in Denver
Found in Denver
Found in Denver
Found in Denver
Found in Denver
Found in Denver
Found in Denver
Water Utilities Serving ZIP 80223
WILLOWBROOK WSD
9,348
Water Source:
Surface water purchased
Contaminants Tested:
1
EAST CHERRY CREEK VALLEY WSD
66,130
Water Source:
Surface water purchased
Contaminants Tested:
129
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Best Water Filters for Denver (ZIP 80223)
Based on the contaminants found in your area, we recommend NSF-certified water filters that can remove the specific contaminants above health guidelines.
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How we built this page
Water-quality data on this page comes from public federal and state records for the 9 utilityies serving ZIP 80223. We refresh each utility's record whenever its underlying source publishes new data.
- Contaminants & violations: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) plus the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR-5) for PFAS and emerging contaminants.
- Annual reports: the most recent published Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) from each utility serving this ZIP, where available.
- Service area & contact: EPA SDWIS plus the Colorado Department of Environmental Protection / Drinking Water program.
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