A85/100
BROOMFIELD CITY AND COUNTY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 106,153 people · Colorado
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
CO0107155
Violations
4
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.003 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
2
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
1
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Failed to complete routine monitoring
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: June 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Public notification violation
When: July 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About BROOMFIELD CITY AND COUNTY OF
Is BROOMFIELD CITY AND COUNTY OF water safe to drink?
BROOMFIELD CITY AND COUNTY OF water receives a grade of A (85/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 69 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has BROOMFIELD CITY AND COUNTY OF detected?
69 contaminants were tested in BROOMFIELD CITY AND COUNTY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does BROOMFIELD CITY AND COUNTY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, BROOMFIELD CITY AND COUNTY OF has 4 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MR, TT. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does BROOMFIELD CITY AND COUNTY OF serve?
BROOMFIELD CITY AND COUNTY OF serves approximately 106,153 people, Colorado. The system provides water to 1 community: Broomfield.
What type of water does BROOMFIELD CITY AND COUNTY OF provide?
BROOMFIELD CITY AND COUNTY OF sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is CO0107155.
How does BROOMFIELD CITY AND COUNTY OF compare to other utilities in Colorado?
BROOMFIELD CITY AND COUNTY OF scores 85/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our Colorado state page for a full comparison of water systems.