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Lead levels in the drinking water of some cities across the United States are too high, potentially creating public-health issues for the people living in those areas.
What about Boulder Water? How much lead is in your drinking water? And how do those levels compare to other cities in the state? We examined data from hundreds of cities across the nation to understand and grade your water quality.
As you can see, Boulder Water received an above-average grade because the amounts of contaminants found in the water supply were lower than most other water providers we've analyzed.
According to Boulder Water, water samples were taken in 2020 (view all: reporting years: 2017). For more details, you can download the annual water-quality report (also known as the Consumer Confidence Report) here.
To take more action to improve your water quality, check out our guides for the various water-testing and filtration options on the market: water pitchers, filtered water bottles, TDS meters, reverse-osmosis filters, under-sink filters, and whole-house water filters.
Boulder has multiple water providers: Boulder Water and Left Hand Water. This page provides water quality information for Boulder Water.
WaterZen Rating
Lead levels in the drinking water of some cities across the United States are too high, potentially creating public-health issues for the people living in those areas.
What about Boulder Water? How much lead is in your drinking water? And how do those levels compare to other cities in the state? We examined data from hundreds of cities across the nation to understand and grade your water quality.
As you can see, Boulder Water received an above-average grade because the amounts of contaminants found in the water supply were lower than most other water providers we've analyzed.
According to Boulder Water, water samples were taken in 2020 (view all: reporting years: 2017). For more details, you can download the annual water-quality report (also known as the Consumer Confidence Report) here.
To take more action to improve your water quality, check out our guides for the various water-testing and filtration options on the market: water pitchers, filtered water bottles, TDS meters, reverse-osmosis filters, under-sink filters, and whole-house water filters.
Boulder has multiple water providers: Boulder Water and Left Hand Water. This page provides water quality information for Boulder Water.
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Lead Levels in the Water
Lead contamination of drinking water most often occurs when service pipes corrode. Homes built before 1986 are more likely to have lead pipes, fixtures, and solder.
Lead
The level of Lead is higher than the Public Health Goal and near the average of all water providers.
View details →Ranking of Colorado Cities
How does Boulder Water quality compare to other cities in the state?
We compiled and analyzed the levels of contaminant in the water of cities throughout the state, averaged those two numbers for each city, and ranked them accordingly. The grade reflects how each city's overall water quality compares to other cities.
- B+City Of Brighton Water
- B+Cherokee Metro Water
- B+Castle Rock Water
- B+Broomfield Water
- B+Centennial Water
- B+Canon Water
- BArapahoe County Water and Wastewater Authority
Ranking of Similarly-Sized US Cities
How does Boulder Water quality compare to other cities with similar populations?
We've compiled and analyzed contaminant data from water providers which serve similar populations to Boulder Water.
- ASioux Falls Works Department
- AEvansville Water
- ACity of Oceanside Water
- ATuscaloosa Water
- ABrownsville PUB (Public Utilities Board)
- ASacramento Suburban Water District
- A-North Miami Beach Water
- A-Orange County Water - Western Regional
- A-NY American Water – Merrick, New York
Ranking of Large US Cities
How does Boulder Water quality compare to large US cities?
We've compiled and analyzed contaminant data from the largest water providers in the country (by population served).
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