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ENGLEWOOD CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 57,332 people · Colorado

Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
CO0103045
Violations
16

Contaminant Test Results

2 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
chlorate
240.00 µg/L—Above Goal
Lead (90th percentile)
0.005 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

6

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

1

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: April 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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: February 1, 2022 – February 28, 2022Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: February 1, 2022 – February 28, 2022Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2022 – March 31, 2022Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 1 — URGENTResolved

Maximum Contaminant Level Violation

When: August 1, 2021 – August 17, 2021Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2021 – July 15, 2021Enforcement: 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 ENGLEWOOD CITY OF

Is ENGLEWOOD CITY OF water safe to drink?

ENGLEWOOD CITY OF water receives a grade of C (58/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 16 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has ENGLEWOOD CITY OF detected?

69 contaminants were tested in ENGLEWOOD CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does ENGLEWOOD CITY OF have any EPA violations?

Yes, ENGLEWOOD CITY OF has 16 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, MON, MCL. 5 are health-based violations.

How many people does ENGLEWOOD CITY OF serve?

ENGLEWOOD CITY OF serves approximately 57,332 people, Colorado.

What type of water does ENGLEWOOD CITY OF provide?

ENGLEWOOD CITY 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 CO0103045.

How does ENGLEWOOD CITY OF compare to other utilities in Colorado?

ENGLEWOOD CITY OF scores 58/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our Colorado state page for a full comparison of water systems.