Security-Widefield, CO Water Quality Report

Is Security-Widefield tap water safe? See PFAS and lead contamination levels for Security-Widefield, Colorado. Compare to EPA limits and get filter recommendations.

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Is Security-Widefield tap water safe to drink? Security-Widefield water has high PFAS contamination. EPA UCMR5 testing detected a peak level of 1,300 ppt, significantly above the EPA's 4 ppt enforceable limit. A reverse osmosis or certified PFAS filter is strongly recommended.

What contaminants are in Security-Widefield water? Top PFAS compounds detected in Security-Widefield water: PFOS (1,300 ppt), PFHxS (590 ppt), PFBS (150 ppt). See the full table for all monitored contaminants and comparison to EPA limits.

What filter should I use in Security-Widefield? Reverse osmosis removes 90%+ of PFAS, lead, and arsenic. NSF-53 certified pitcher and faucet filters (ZeroWater, Clearly Filtered, LifeStraw) work for smaller households. Skip standard Brita filters for PFAS removal.

Security-Widefield Water Quality Summary

EPA testing has detected PFAS "forever chemicals" in Security-Widefield drinking water. Recent monitoring found a peak level of 1,300 ppt across 5 water systems, representing an average of 29.5 ppt across 10 detected compounds.

Contamination Level: HIGH – High contamination – multiple PFAS compounds detected at levels significantly above EPA safety thresholds.

Top Detected Compounds

  • PFOS: 1,300 ppt (exceeds EPA 4 ppt limit for PFOA/PFOS)
  • PFHxS: 590 ppt (exceeds EPA 4 ppt limit for PFOA/PFOS)
  • PFBS: 150 ppt (exceeds EPA 4 ppt limit for PFOA/PFOS)
  • PFOA: 90 ppt (exceeds EPA 4 ppt limit for PFOA/PFOS)
  • lithium: 78.6 ppt (exceeds EPA 4 ppt limit for PFOA/PFOS)

Lead in Security-Widefield Water

EPA Lead and Copper Rule testing has recorded 72 lead samples for Security-Widefield water systems, with a 90th-percentile high of 0.0081 mg/L (within the EPA 0.015 mg/L action level). There is no safe level of lead for children; if your home was built before 1986, a certified NSF/ANSI 53 lead-removal filter is recommended.

EPA Violations in Security-Widefield

Security-Widefield public water systems have 1 health-based EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violation on record, including Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Health-based violations mean a contaminant exceeded its federal limit or required treatment was not applied.

About the Data

These figures come from the EPA's Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule 5 (UCMR5) testing program, 2023-2025. UCMR5 is the most comprehensive national drinking water survey in US history, covering 66,000+ public water systems. Population of Security-Widefield: approximately 38,639.

ZIP Codes Served

80911, 80925

What Security-Widefield Residents Should Do

  1. Enter your exact ZIP code at knowyourexposure.com for address-level data
  2. Install an NSF/ANSI 58 reverse osmosis filter (removes 94-99% of PFAS)
  3. If you're in a high-exposure group (pregnant, young children), consider a PFAS home test kit
  4. Review your utility's Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) annually