Is Lakewood tap water safe to drink?

Yes with good quality

Lakewood'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 GPG
Hardness
Not detected
PFAS

1 Issue Detected in Lakewood

Arsenic Approaching Limit (0.1 mg/L)

EPA limit is 0.010 mg/L.

Arsenic info for Lakewood
Colorado

802,148,021,580,226 · South Platte River

Water Quality in Lakewood, CO (2026)

Low Risk Updated March 2026 155,984 residents
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85
Purity Score

This 2026 water quality report for Lakewood compiles data from EPA SDWIS, EWG testing records, and the Denver Water consumer confidence report. Scores, contaminant levels, and matched filter recommendations are below.

Contaminant Levels

PFAS
ND
Lead
1.8 ppb
Nitrate
0.4 mg/L
Arsenic
0.1 mg/L
Hardness
2 gpg

Health Insights

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

Score

85 /100
Excellent
"Good" threshold (70)

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

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Lakewood Water FAQ

Is Lakewood CO tap water safe to drink in 2026?
Lakewood 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 Lakewood CO use chlorine or chloramine for disinfection?
Lakewood 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 Lakewood CO water and what is the TDS level?
Lakewood water hardness is 2.0 grains per gallon (soft) with a TDS of 55 ppm (good). This level is unlikely to cause significant scale buildup in household plumbing.
Has PFAS been found in Lakewood CO drinking water?
Based on available EPA UCMR5 monitoring data as of 2026 PFAS have not been detected above EPA advisory levels in Lakewood drinking water.
What is the best water filter for Lakewood?
Based on Lakewood's water profile, we recommend the Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher. Lakewood 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
  • Denver Water CCR
  • USGS monitoring data

PurityMap compiles public data. Updated March 2026.

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