Is Arvada tap water safe to drink?

Yes with good quality

Arvada's tap water meets all EPA standards and scores well on our analysis. It is generally safe to drink though filtration can improve taste and provide extra precaution.

85/100
Purity Score
1
Issues Found
2.2 GPG
Hardness
Not detected
PFAS

1 Issue Detected in Arvada

Arsenic Approaching Limit (0.1 mg/L)

EPA limit is 0.010 mg/L.

Arsenic info for Arvada
Colorado

800,018,000,280,003 · South Platte tributaries and Denver Water

Arvada Water Safety and Contaminant Report

Low Risk Updated March 2026 124,402 residents
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85
Purity Score

This report analyzes Arvada's tap water across five key indicators: PFAS, lead, hardness, chlorine, and TDS. Each section links to deeper data and filter options suited to CO water conditions.

Contaminant Levels

PFAS
ND
Lead
1.5 ppb
Nitrate
0.4 mg/L
Arsenic
0.1 mg/L
Hardness
2.2 gpg

Health Insights

  • 1
    Arvada's water meets current EPA standards. Filtration can improve taste and provide extra safety.

Score

85 /100
Excellent
"Good" threshold (70)

Arvada tap water is sourced from South Platte tributaries and Denver Water and treated by Arvada Water. Overall purity score: 85/100 (Excellent). Updated for 2026.

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Arvada Water FAQ

Is Arvada CO tap water safe to drink in 2026?
Arvada tap water meets EPA federal drinking water standards and scores 85/100 (Excellent) on PurityMap for 2026. For most healthy adults the water is considered safe but point-of-use filtration adds an important layer of protection.
Does Arvada CO use chlorine or chloramine for disinfection?
Arvada uses chloramine as the primary disinfectant with a residual level of 0.9 ppm. Chloramine is harder to remove than free chlorine and requires a catalytic carbon or reverse osmosis filter. Standard Brita-style pitchers will NOT remove chloramine.
How hard is Arvada CO water and what is the TDS level?
Arvada water hardness is 2.2 grains per gallon (soft) with a TDS of 60 ppm (good). This level is unlikely to cause significant scale buildup in household plumbing.
Has PFAS been found in Arvada CO drinking water?
Based on available EPA UCMR5 monitoring data as of 2026 PFAS have not been detected above EPA advisory levels in Arvada drinking water.
What is the best water filter for Arvada?
Based on Arvada's water profile, we recommend the Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher. Arvada water scores well overall. A pitcher filter provides extra precaution and improves taste for drinking and cooking.

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Data Sources

  • EPA SDWIS
  • EWG Tap Water Database
  • Arvada Water CCR
  • USGS monitoring data

PurityMap compiles public data. Updated March 2026.

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