Peor infraestructura: Denver Área metropolitana

Out of 98 ZIP codes with infrastructure data in the Denver metro area, these areas face the highest estimated risk of water pipe failure based on infrastructure age, funding gaps, and violation history.

Statistic	Value
ZIP codes ranked	98
Highest risk	52%
Median risk	29%
Average risk	34%

Top 98 Highest Risk ZIP Codes

Rank	ZIP Code	City	State	Pipe Failure Risk	Risk Level	Safety Score
1	80207	Denver	CO	52%	High	69/100
2	80218	Denver	CO	50%	High	69/100
3	80220	Denver	CO	49%	High	64/100
4	80210	Denver	CO	47%	High	64/100
5	80212	Denver	CO	47%	High	69/100
6	80219	Denver	CO	47%	High	64/100
7	80010	Aurora	CO	46%	High	51/100
8	80223	Denver	CO	46%	High	64/100
9	80203	Denver	CO	45%	High	69/100
10	80214	Denver	CO	45%	High	59/100
11	80215	Denver	CO	45%	High	64/100
12	80221	Denver	CO	45%	High	64/100
13	80224	Denver	CO	45%	High	64/100
14	80206	Denver	CO	44%	High	69/100
15	80211	Denver	CO	44%	High	69/100
16	80232	Denver	CO	44%	High	69/100
17	80236	Denver	CO	44%	High	69/100
18	80003	Arvada	CO	43%	High	61/100
19	80030	Westminster	CO	43%	High	64/100
20	80205	Denver	CO	43%	High	69/100
21	80209	Denver	CO	43%	High	64/100
22	80222	Denver	CO	43%	High	64/100
23	80004	Arvada	CO	42%	High	61/100
24	80226	Denver	CO	42%	High	64/100
25	80012	Aurora	CO	41%	High	51/100
26	80204	Denver	CO	40%	Moderate	64/100
27	80011	Aurora	CO	39%	Moderate	51/100
28	80246	Denver	CO	39%	Moderate	69/100
29	80005	Arvada	CO	38%	Moderate	61/100
30	80014	Aurora	CO	38%	Moderate	56/100
31	80227	Denver	CO	38%	Moderate	69/100
32	80231	Denver	CO	38%	Moderate	69/100
33	80235	Denver	CO	38%	Moderate	65/100
34	80002	Arvada	CO	37%	Moderate	61/100
35	80228	Denver	CO	37%	Moderate	69/100
36	80017	Aurora	CO	36%	Moderate	56/100
37	80229	Denver	CO	36%	Moderate	64/100
38	80233	Denver	CO	36%	Moderate	69/100
39	80237	Denver	CO	36%	Moderate	69/100
40	80247	Denver	CO	36%	Moderate	65/100
41	80260	Denver	CO	36%	Moderate	69/100
42	80216	Denver	CO	35%	Moderate	64/100
43	80031	Westminster	CO	34%	Moderate	69/100
44	80013	Aurora	CO	33%	Moderate	51/100
45	80239	Denver	CO	32%	Moderate	69/100
46	80202	Denver	CO	31%	Moderate	69/100
47	80035	Westminster	CO	30%	Moderate	65/100
48	80036	Westminster	CO	30%	Moderate	65/100
49	80234	Denver	CO	30%	Moderate	69/100
50	80001	Arvada	CO	29%	Moderate	62/100
51	80006	Arvada	CO	29%	Moderate	62/100
52	80015	Aurora	CO	29%	Moderate	56/100
53	80040	Aurora	CO	29%	Moderate	51/100
54	80041	Aurora	CO	29%	Moderate	56/100
55	80042	Aurora	CO	29%	Moderate	51/100
56	80044	Aurora	CO	29%	Moderate	51/100
57	80046	Aurora	CO	29%	Moderate	51/100
58	80047	Aurora	CO	29%	Moderate	51/100
59	80201	Denver	CO	29%	Moderate	69/100
60	80208	Denver	CO	29%	Moderate	65/100
61	80217	Denver	CO	29%	Moderate	69/100
62	80225	Denver	CO	29%	Moderate	65/100
63	80243	Denver	CO	29%	Moderate	65/100
64	80244	Denver	CO	29%	Moderate	65/100
65	80248	Denver	CO	29%	Moderate	65/100
66	80250	Denver	CO	29%	Moderate	65/100
67	80251	Denver	CO	29%	Moderate	65/100
68	80252	Denver	CO	29%	Moderate	65/100
69	80256	Denver	CO	29%	Moderate	65/100
70	80257	Denver	CO	29%	Moderate	65/100
71	80259	Denver	CO	29%	Moderate	65/100
72	80261	Denver	CO	29%	Moderate	65/100
73	80262	Denver	CO	29%	Moderate	65/100
74	80263	Denver	CO	29%	Moderate	65/100
75	80264	Denver	CO	29%	Moderate	65/100
76	80265	Denver	CO	29%	Moderate	65/100
77	80266	Denver	CO	29%	Moderate	65/100
78	80271	Denver	CO	29%	Moderate	65/100
79	80273	Denver	CO	29%	Moderate	65/100
80	80274	Denver	CO	29%	Moderate	65/100
81	80279	Denver	CO	29%	Moderate	65/100
82	80280	Denver	CO	29%	Moderate	65/100
83	80281	Denver	CO	29%	Moderate	65/100
84	80291	Denver	CO	29%	Moderate	65/100
85	80293	Denver	CO	29%	Moderate	65/100
86	80294	Denver	CO	29%	Moderate	65/100
87	80295	Denver	CO	29%	Moderate	65/100
88	80299	Denver	CO	29%	Moderate	65/100
89	80290	Denver	CO	27%	Moderate	65/100
90	80230	Denver	CO	26%	Moderate	65/100
91	80241	Thornton	CO	25%	Moderate	66/100
92	80007	Arvada	CO	22%	Moderate	66/100
93	80018	Aurora	CO	22%	Moderate	56/100
94	80019	Aurora	CO	22%	Moderate	51/100
95	80249	Denver	CO	22%	Moderate	69/100
96	80016	Aurora	CO	21%	Moderate	51/100
97	80045	Aurora	CO	21%	Moderate	51/100
98	80238	Denver	CO	21%	Moderate	69/100

Methodology

Infrastructure risk rankings combine four data sources, each weighted equally (25%): (1) EPA Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Survey (DWINS 2023) — state-level 20-year funding gap per capita for pipe replacement, treatment, and storage; (2) Census ACS housing vintage — percentage of homes built before 1980, when lead solder and galvanized pipes were common; (3) EPA SDWIS violation and enforcement data — system-level compliance history; (4) Lead and Copper Rule indicators — service line material inventories and 90th percentile lead testing results. The combined score is normalized to a 0-100% probability scale.

Data sources: EPA DWINS 2023, Census ACS, EPA SDWIS, Lead and Copper Rule data. Last updated: 2026-06-04.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does pipe failure probability mean?

Pipe failure probability estimates the likelihood of water main breaks, lead contamination from corroded pipes, or service disruptions based on infrastructure age, state funding gaps, violation history, and lead indicators. It is not a prediction of imminent failure, but a risk assessment based on known factors.

How is infrastructure risk calculated?

The risk score combines four equally weighted factors: state-level infrastructure funding gap per capita (from EPA DWINS 2023), housing vintage (Census ACS pre-1980 housing percentage), water system violation and enforcement history (EPA SDWIS), and lead exposure indicators (service line probability and testing results).

What can homeowners do about aging infrastructure?

Test your tap water annually, especially for lead. Check if your home has a lead service line through your water utility. Consider a whole-house water filter (NSF/ANSI 53 certified). Review your water system Consumer Confidence Report for violation history.

Does high risk mean my water is unsafe right now?

Not necessarily. Infrastructure risk indicates long-term vulnerability, not current contamination. However, areas with aging pipes and high violation counts have a statistically higher chance of water quality issues. Regular testing is the best way to verify your water safety.

Peor infraestructura: Denver Área metropolitana — 2026