Golden, CO Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded
4 ZIP codes · 55 EPA violations
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 4 ZIP codes across Golden, CO. The area averages a grade C (61/100); 2 ZIP codes carry recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across Golden, CO. We compared 4 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 C (61/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 0% |
| B | 0 | 0% |
| C | 2 | 67% |
| D | 1 | 33% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Every ZIP code in Golden ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 80419 | 67 | C | 0 | No data |
| 2 | 80403 | 65 | C | 6 | 0.0031 mg/L |
| 3 | 80401 | 50 | D | 49 | 0.0035 mg/L |
| 4 | 80402 | — | — | — | No data |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 2 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 1 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 55 total violations across Golden
- 12 health-based violations
- 2 of 3 directly mapped ZIP records have violations
- 0 of 3 ZIP records with known lead status exceed the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 8 | 1 |
| Fecal Coliform | 7 | 2 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | 5 | 1 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | 4 | 1 |
| E. coli | 3 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Golden?
ZIP code 80419 has the highest safety score in Golden at 67/100 (grade C). Check the full report for details.
Is Golden water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 3 directly mapped ZIP records, 55 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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