Wheat Ridge Water Quality
Colorado
The tap water in Wheat Ridge, Colorado is served by 25 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 42,275 people. 91 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 5000 in 2025. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.
Drinking water in Wheat Ridge, Colorado is delivered through 25 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 42,275 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 Wheat Ridge shows 91 total violations across all 25 systems, of which 91 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 5000, 0300, 0200, 2950, 2456 and 4 others. 1 TRI-reporting industrial facility is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHEAT RIDGE WATER DISTRICT | 20,000 | 1 | Health |
| VALLEY WD | 10,000 | 0 | Clean |
| HILLCREST VILLAGE MHP | 1,505 | 0 | Clean |
| LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN WD | 1,378 | 41 | Health |
| DENVER CASCADE MHP | 1,200 | 1 | Health |
| HOLIDAY HILLS VILLAGE | 1,190 | 0 | Clean |
| CIMARRON VILLAGE | 1,010 | 0 | Clean |
| GOLDEN TERRACE WEST | 825 | 1 | Health |
| DEER CREEK WD | 792 | 2 | Health |
| GOLDEN TERRACE VILLAGE | 580 | 1 | Health |
| PUEBLO GRANDE VILLAGE | 504 | 0 | Clean |
| MESA CORTINA WSD | 466 | 0 | Clean |
| ST MARYS GLACIER WSD | 451 | 16 | Health |
| GOLDEN TERRACE SOUTH | 425 | 1 | Health |
| BLUE MOUNTAIN WD | 350 | 0 | Clean |
| GREEN ACRES MHP | 325 | 1 | Health |
| ELDORADO MUNICIPAL SYSTEM | 308 | 1 | Health |
| OLDE STAGE WD | 250 | 0 | Clean |
| BARR LAKE RVP | 204 | 0 | Clean |
| 4 WAY RANCH MD 2 | 150 | 2 | Health |
| SIERRA VISTA HOA | 120 | 0 | Clean |
| BUFFALO RIDGE ESTATES | 90 | 0 | Clean |
| TABLE MESA VILLAGE MHP | 75 | 21 | Health |
| GRACE MAR WUA | 50 | 0 | Clean |
| ARAPAHOE MHP | 27 | 2 | Health |
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 |
|---|---|
| 5000 | 2025-07-12 |
| 5000 | 2025-07-12 |
| 0300 | 2024-06-01 |
| 0300 | 2024-06-01 |
| 0300 | 2024-06-01 |
| 0200 | 2024-04-01 |
| 0200 | 2024-04-01 |
| 0200 | 2024-04-01 |
| 0200 | 2024-04-01 |
| 2950 | 2024-04-01 |
| 2950 | 2024-04-01 |
| 2950 | 2024-04-01 |
| 0200 | 2024-04-01 |
| 0200 | 2024-04-01 |
| 0200 | 2024-04-01 |
| 0200 | 2024-04-01 |
| 2950 | 2023-10-01 |
| 2950 | 2023-10-01 |
| 2950 | 2023-10-01 |
| 2950 | 2023-10-01 |
| 2456 | 2023-10-01 |
| 2456 | 2023-10-01 |
| 2456 | 2023-10-01 |
| 2456 | 2023-10-01 |
| 0200 | 2023-08-01 |
| 0200 | 2023-08-01 |
| 2950 | 2023-07-01 |
| 2950 | 2023-07-01 |
| 2950 | 2023-07-01 |
| 2456 | 2023-07-01 |
| 2456 | 2023-07-01 |
| 2456 | 2023-07-01 |
| 0200 | 2023-03-01 |
| 0200 | 2023-03-01 |
| 0200 | 2023-03-01 |
| 0200 | 2023-02-01 |
| 0200 | 2023-02-01 |
| 0200 | 2023-02-01 |
| 2950 | 2023-01-01 |
| 2950 | 2023-01-01 |
| 2950 | 2023-01-01 |
| 2950 | 2023-01-01 |
| 2456 | 2023-01-01 |
| 2456 | 2023-01-01 |
| 2456 | 2023-01-01 |
| 2456 | 2023-01-01 |
| 2950 | 2022-10-01 |
| 2950 | 2022-10-01 |
| 2950 | 2022-10-01 |
| 2950 | 2022-10-01 |
TRI Facilities in Wheat Ridge
| Facility | Total Releases |
|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain Bottle Co | 460 lbs |
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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.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.