Brighton Water Quality

Colorado

Health Violations

The tap water in Brighton, Colorado is served by 8 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 64,569 people. 17 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 5200 in 2024. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

8
Water Systems
64,569
Population Served
17
Total Violations
17
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Brighton, Colorado is delivered through 8 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 64,569 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.

The SDWIS record for Brighton shows 17 total violations across all 8 systems, of which 17 are health-based, meaning either a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) was exceeded or a required treatment technique was not followed. Contaminants cited in health-based violations include 5200, 0700, 0400, 2950. 10 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are also located within the city limits.

A past EPA violation does not mean the water is currently unsafe, utilities are required to notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the Colorado drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.

Community Water Systems

System Name Pop. Served Violations Status
BRIGHTON CITY OF 56,304 6 Health
TODD CREEK VILLAGE MD 7,202 0 Clean
HI LAND ACRES WSD 350 1 Health
MOUNTAIN VIEW WUA 320 2 Health
BLUE RIVER VALLEY RANCH LAKES 150 0 Clean
NORTH WASHINGTON WUA 90 8 Health
THIRD CREEK WUA 90 0 Clean
HOPE DITCH CO 63 0 Clean

Does this city have health-based water violations?

Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels that exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). This does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe.

Contaminant Begin Date
5200 2024-10-17
5200 2024-10-17
0700 2024-08-23
0700 2024-08-23
0700 2024-08-23
0400 2023-08-01
0400 2023-08-01
0400 2023-08-01
2950 2023-04-01
2950 2023-04-01
2950 2023-04-01
2950 2023-04-01
2950 2023-04-01
2950 2023-04-01
0700 2021-09-16
0700 2021-09-16
0700 2018-08-31

TRI Facilities in Brighton

Facility Total Releases
Intertape Polymer Group Brighton Facility 214.3K lbs
Sika Mbcc US LLC 56.6K lbs
Sashco Inc 53.2K lbs
E J Painting & Fiberglass 16.8K lbs
Wells Concrete Brighton 7.6K lbs
Holcim Wcr Inc Brighton Ready Mix Plant 332 lbs
Smyrna Ready Mix Concrete LLC - Brighton Ready Mix 2 lbs
Ready Mixed Concrete Plant 3 0 lbs
Cmc Rebar Brighton 0 lbs
Vestas Blades America Inc Brighton 0 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brighton, Colorado water safe to drink?
Brighton is served by 8 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 64,569 people. 17 health-based violations have been recorded. A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe, systems are required to notify customers and resolve issues. Contact your local water utility for current status.
How many water violations does Brighton have?
Brighton water systems have a total of 17 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 17 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Brighton water?
Health-based violations for Brighton water systems include the following contaminants: 5200, 0700, 0400, 2950. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Brighton?
8 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Brighton, Colorado, collectively covering approximately 64,569 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Brighton get its drinking water?
Brighton's water supply comes from 8 EPA-regulated community water systems. Source type data is not available for all systems. For detailed supply information, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
Are there pollution sources near Brighton?
Yes, 10 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Brighton, Colorado, reporting a combined 348.9K lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

About This Data

Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Violations are reported by state agencies to EPA and include both health-based (MCL exceedances) and monitoring/reporting violations.

A reported violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe to drink. Many violations are resolved quickly, and public water systems are required to notify customers of significant issues. For current water quality, contact your local water utility.

TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.

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