Water Quality: Parker, CO
5 water systems • 104,687 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Parker is served by 5 public water systems with a combined service population of 104,687 people, and has 48 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 1 of those are health-based violation, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Parker's violation count is 65% below the national average for Colorado. Contaminants associated with violations include HAA5.
Contaminants Found
Haloacetic acids are associated with increased cancer risk and potential reproductive and developmental effects.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with organic matter in treated water
EPA limit: 0.060 mg/L (60 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Parker
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PARKER WSD | CO0118040 | Surface Water | 75,949 | 19 |
| STONEGATE MD | CO0118076 | Surface Water | 15,295 | 8 |
| PINERY WWD | CO0118025 | Surface Water | 12,901 | 5 |
| CHATFIELD SOUTH WD | CO0118175 | Surface Water | 312 | 4 |
| EAST VALLEY MD | CO0103040 | Groundwater | 230 | 12 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.