Tap water quality in Lakewood, Colorado
Lakewood's water systems logged 13 health-based EPA violations in 2021–2026, most recently in 2026 — most often arsenic. Health-based violations mean a federal limit or treatment standard was exceeded; check the systems below and your utility's annual report for specifics.
Averages describe states, not your faucet. A certified home water test screens for lead, nitrates, bacteria and dozens of other contaminants — the same categories EPA regulates.
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Lakewood tap water FAQ
Is tap water safe to drink in Lakewood?
Lakewood's systems logged 13 health-based violations in 2021–2026, most commonly arsenic. A violation is a red flag for a period of time, not a permanent condition — your utility's current Consumer Confidence Report shows today's status, and a certified home test shows what's at your tap.
Who supplies Lakewood's water?
Consolidated Mutual Maple Grove (serving about 81,400 people); Green Mountain Wsd (serving about 49,400 people); Bancroft Clover Wsd (serving about 44,000 people); Bear Creek Wsd (serving about 30,000 people). Data: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, July 2026.
How hard is the water in Lakewood?
City-level hardness isn't published in a single federal dataset, but Colorado averages 185 PPM — "very hard" on the USGS scale. Your utility's water quality report lists Lakewood's exact hardness, or a $10 test strip tells you in a minute. If it comes back over 120 PPM, see our water softener guidance in the purification calculator.
Do I need a water filter in Lakewood?
With 13 health-based violations on record in 2021–2026, a certified filter is reasonable insurance here: reverse osmosis ($150–$1,300 installed, Angi 2026) covers lead, nitrates and PFAS at the tap. Test first ($50–$200) so you buy for what's actually present.
Averages describe states, not your faucet. A certified home water test screens for lead, nitrates, bacteria and dozens of other contaminants — the same categories EPA regulates.
Test your water at homeWe may earn a commission if you request quotes through this link. It costs you nothing and never affects the data we publish.