Tap Water Quality in Denver, CO
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Denver Drinking Water Overview
Population: ~715,000 | Source: South Platte River, Blue River, and mountain reservoirs
Denver Water, the state's oldest and largest water utility, draws from a vast collection system spanning the Continental Divide. Rocky Mountain snowmelt provides generally clean source water. The utility has embarked on an ambitious lead service line replacement program after testing revealed elevated lead levels in some older homes. PFAS contamination near Buckley Space Force Base has also drawn attention.
Common water quality concerns in Denver
Lead from aging infrastructure
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Disinfection byproducts
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PFAS
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Uranium in some wells
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What's in your Denver water report
Contaminant levels
Every detected contaminant in your Denver water system, compared to EPA limits and health guidelines.
Violation history
All EPA violations on record for water systems serving Denver, including health-based and monitoring violations.
Water quality grade
An A through F grade based on violation history, contaminant levels, and health guideline comparisons.
Filter recommendations
Which type of water filter will actually remove the contaminants found in your specific water system.
Water quality in nearby cities
Other cities in Colorado
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