Inorganic chemicals · 2024
Chloride in Lakewood, CO tap water
Lakewood, CO's 2024 report shows Chloride detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
The measurement
| Statistic | Value | Federal limit |
|---|---|---|
Average System-wide | 21400 ug/L | None set |
Range System-wide | 8700–34500 ug/L | None set |
Verbatim from Lakewood, CO's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report — source document ↗
About Chloride
A naturally occurring salt compound.
Regulated only as a secondary (cosmetic) standard; high levels cause a salty taste and can corrode pipes.
People also ask
+Is there Chloride in Lakewood, CO tap water?
Yes — Lakewood, CO's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report lists Chloride at 21400 ug/L. Lakewood, CO's 2024 report shows Chloride detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
+What's the federal limit for Chloride in drinking water?
The EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for Chloride. Utilities still report any measured levels in their annual Consumer Confidence Report.
+What is Chloride?
A naturally occurring salt compound. Regulated only as a secondary (cosmetic) standard; high levels cause a salty taste and can corrode pipes.
+Where does this Chloride measurement come from?
This page reproduces the Chloride entry from the 2024 Consumer Confidence Report published by the Lakewood, CO water utility — the annual drinking-water report every U.S. utility is required by federal law to publish. The original source document is archived at /water/co/lakewood/2024/source.