Metals · 2024
Zinc in Lakewood, CO tap water
Lakewood, CO's 2024 report shows Zinc detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
The measurement
| Statistic | Value | Federal limit |
|---|---|---|
Average System-wide | 2.5 ug/L | None set |
Range System-wide | 11.1 ug/L | None set |
Verbatim from Lakewood, CO's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report — source document ↗
About Zinc
A naturally occurring metal that can also enter water from corroding pipes.
Regulated only as a secondary (cosmetic) standard; high levels cause a metallic taste.
People also ask
+Is there Zinc in Lakewood, CO tap water?
Yes — Lakewood, CO's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report lists Zinc at 2.5 ug/L. Lakewood, CO's 2024 report shows Zinc detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
+What's the federal limit for Zinc in drinking water?
The EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for Zinc. Utilities still report any measured levels in their annual Consumer Confidence Report.
+What is Zinc?
A naturally occurring metal that can also enter water from corroding pipes. Regulated only as a secondary (cosmetic) standard; high levels cause a metallic taste.
+Where does this Zinc measurement come from?
This page reproduces the Zinc 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.