What was found in Lucerne'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorite | 674.95 µg/L 67% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: NORTH WELD COUNTY WD · 15,890 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 53.1 µg/L 66% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: NORTH WELD COUNTY WD · 15,890 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 45.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTH WELD COUNTY WD · 15,890 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 36.76 µg/L 61% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: NORTH WELD COUNTY WD · 15,890 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 20.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTH WELD COUNTY WD · 15,890 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 18.005 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTH WELD COUNTY WD · 15,890 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 17.31 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTH WELD COUNTY WD · 15,890 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 5.86 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTH WELD COUNTY WD · 15,890 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4.11 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTH WELD COUNTY WD · 15,890 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.8565 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTH WELD COUNTY WD · 15,890 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NORTH WELD COUNTY WD · 15,890 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0034 mg/L 23% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: NORTH WELD COUNTY WD · 15,890 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Lucerne
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| NORTH WELD COUNTY WD | 15,890 |
Frequently asked questions about Lucerne tap water
Is Lucerne tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Lucerne. 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 Lucerne?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Lucerne, Colorado to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Lucerne's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Lucerne include Chlorite, TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Lithium. 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.