What was found in Englewood's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 4900 µg/L 49% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: ENGLEWOOD CITY OF · 57,332 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 2500 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: ENGLEWOOD CITY OF · 57,332 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 749 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: ENGLEWOOD CITY OF · 57,332 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1200 µg/L — INVERNESS WSD · 8,140 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 69.55 µg/L 3.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: ENGLEWOOD CITY OF · 57,332 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 140 µg/L — INVERNESS WSD · 8,140 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 64.295 µg/L 80% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: ENGLEWOOD CITY OF · 57,332 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 24.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ENGLEWOOD CITY OF · 57,332 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 27.3 µg/L — INVERNESS WSD · 8,140 people · 2024 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 15.4 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: ENGLEWOOD CITY OF · 57,332 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 22.8 µg/L — INVERNESS WSD · 8,140 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 20.025 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ENGLEWOOD CITY OF · 57,332 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 18.55 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ENGLEWOOD CITY OF · 57,332 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 17.78 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ENGLEWOOD CITY OF · 57,332 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 10.765 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: ENGLEWOOD CITY OF · 57,332 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 7.7315 pCi/L 52% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: ENGLEWOOD CITY OF · 57,332 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 7.568 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ENGLEWOOD CITY OF · 57,332 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 7.065 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: ENGLEWOOD CITY OF · 57,332 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 6.54 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ENGLEWOOD CITY OF · 57,332 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 5 pCi/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: INVERNESS WSD · 8,140 people · 2014 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 3.7925 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ENGLEWOOD CITY OF · 57,332 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 4.8 µg/L — INVERNESS WSD · 8,140 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 4.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ENGLEWOOD CITY OF · 57,332 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.7045 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ENGLEWOOD CITY OF · 57,332 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 2.02 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Highest in the city: INVERNESS WSD · 8,140 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: ENGLEWOOD CITY OF · 57,332 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: ENGLEWOOD CITY OF · 57,332 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Adipate | 1.9 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 400 µg/L Highest in the city: INVERNESS WSD · 8,140 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.88 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ENGLEWOOD CITY OF · 57,332 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.1000 pCi/L 2% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: ENGLEWOOD CITY OF · 57,332 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 1.47 pCi/L — INVERNESS WSD · 8,140 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Endrin | 0.0130 µg/L 0.7% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Highest in the city: INVERNESS WSD · 8,140 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0064 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ENGLEWOOD CITY OF · 57,332 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0069 µg/L — INVERNESS WSD · 8,140 people · 2024 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0058 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ENGLEWOOD CITY OF · 57,332 people · 2025 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0058 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ENGLEWOOD CITY OF · 57,332 people · 2025 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0055 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ENGLEWOOD CITY OF · 57,332 people · 2025 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0050 mg/L 33% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: ENGLEWOOD CITY OF · 57,332 people · 2025 | 2/2 | LCR |
| PFOA | 0.0040 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ENGLEWOOD CITY OF · 57,332 people · 2025 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
These are the utilities' own EPA-reported results, not a city-wide
average. A detection means the lab measured the
substance — it isn't the same as exceeding a legal limit. Hover a source
tag to see the EPA program and years behind each figure.
Water suppliers serving Englewood
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ENGLEWOOD CITY OF | 57,332 |
| INVERNESS WSD | 8,140 |
Frequently asked questions about Englewood tap water
Is Englewood tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 32 contaminants in the water serving Englewood. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Englewood?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Englewood, Colorado to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Englewood's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Englewood include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Barium, TTHM. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.