What was found in Woodland Park's water
The highest level seen across the city's suppliers, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 5700 µg/L 57% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 6/8 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 3740 µg/L 94% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 6/8 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 3600 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 6/8 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 729 µg/L 56% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 195 µg/L 9.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 6/8 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 60 µg/L 100% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 6/8 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 29.2 µg/L 37% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 6/8 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 27.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 5/8 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 22 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 4/8 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 15 pCi/L 300% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 5 pCi/L | 6/8 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 13.66 pCi/L 91% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 6/8 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 8.4 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 2/8 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 8 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 5/8 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 6.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 5/8 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 5.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 5/8 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 5 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 3/8 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 4.9 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 5/8 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 4.4 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 3.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 5/8 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/8 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 2.1 µg/L 1.1% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 2/8 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 1.65 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 3/8 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.8600 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 0.7900 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L | 2/8 | SYR4 |
| Dichloromethane | 0.5900 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 0.1200 µg/L 2.4% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Ethylene Dibromide | 0.1000 µg/L 200% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 0.0500 µg/L | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| 1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE | 0.0200 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0095 mg/L 63% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 7/8 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Woodland Park
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| TELLER COUNTY WSD | 600 |
| WESTWOOD LAKES WD | 450 |
| WOODLAND WEST WUA | 250 |
| TRANQUIL ACRES WS | 180 |
| ROSEWOOD HILLS PROPERTY HOA | 135 |
| PEAK VIEW PARK LLC | 106 |
| NATIVE WATER | 100 |
| RIDGEWOOD WD | 84 |
Frequently asked questions about Woodland Park tap water
Is Woodland Park tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 32 contaminants in the water serving Woodland Park. 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 Woodland Park?
8 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Woodland Park, Colorado to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Woodland Park's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Woodland Park include Nitrate, Fluoride, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Barium. The full list, with the highest level found 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.