City of Lakewood
EPA ID: CO0130467 · 6,000 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for City of Lakewood (CO0130467): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, the SDWIS file for City of Lakewood lists no EPA violations for this supplier, whose service area covers 6,000 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Lakewood Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with City of Lakewood have a median household income of $74,259 and about 26,759 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 78% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
City of Lakewood's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Colorado
System Overview
City of Lakewood (EPA ID: CO0130467) is a community water system in Colorado that serves approximately 6,000 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 80214 in Denver.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.009 mg/L (2002-12-31).
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.
ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by CO or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
- 80214 - Denver
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for City of Lakewood (CO0130467) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Lakewood water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for City of Lakewood in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does City of Lakewood serve?
City of Lakewood serves approximately 6,000 people across 1 ZIP code in Colorado.
Where does City of Lakewood get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Lakewood Water Quality Report, CO. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/co0130467/
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