Brighton, CO Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded
3 ZIP codes · 24 EPA violations on record for mapped water systems
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 3 ZIP codes across Brighton, CO. The area averages a grade D (44/100); water systems associated with 3 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across Brighton, CO. We compared 3 ZIP codes using the current versioned Home Safety Score. Water compliance remains one component alongside PFAS screening, radon, and annual air quality.
City Overview: Grade D (44/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 0% |
| B | 0 | 0% |
| C | 0 | 0% |
| D | 3 | 100% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Mapped ZIP codes in Brighton ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 80601 | 47 | D | 9 | 0.0023 mg/L |
| 2 | 80602 | 45 | D | 22 | 0.0023 mg/L |
| 3 | 80603 | 41 | D | 2 | 0.0060 mg/L |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 0 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 3 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 24 total violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to Brighton ZIP codes (each system counted once; includes small systems beyond the city utility)
- 10 health-based violation records in the available EPA data
- 3 of 3 directly mapped ZIP records are mapped to water systems with recorded violations
- 0 of 3 ZIP records with known lead status are served by a system whose 90th-percentile lead result exceeded the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | 8 | 2 |
| Arsenic | 7 | 1 |
| Combined Uranium | 5 | 2 |
| Public Notice Rule | 4 | 2 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | 2 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which ZIP code in Brighton has the highest home safety score?
ZIP code 80601 has the highest safety score among scored ZIP codes in Brighton at 47/100 (grade D). Check the full report for details.
Is Brighton water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 3 directly mapped ZIP records, 24 EPA violations are recorded; 0 of 3 records with known lead status exceed the action level. Check the specific ZIP and serving system before drawing a property-level conclusion.
Related Pages
Data Sources
- EPA SDWIS
- U.S. Census Bureau
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