ZIP Code 80260
High RiskPFAS above EPA limits detected
2 compounds exceed EPA Maximum Contaminant Levels in water serving this ZIP code. Standard pitcher filters like Brita do not remove PFAS. See filter recommendations below.
11
PFAS Detected
2
Above EPA Limits
3
Water Systems
178%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 178% of limit
Detected: 7.10 ppt
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 125% of limit
Detected: 5.00 ppt
FEDERAL HEIGHTS CITY OF
CO0101055 Low LevelWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
1
Above MCL
0
State
Colorado
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
lithium | 34200.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
NORTHGLENN CITY OF
CO0101115 Low LevelWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
1
Above MCL
0
State
Colorado
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
lithium | 19800.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
THORNTON CITY OF
CO0101150 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
9
Above MCL
2
State
Colorado
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 7.10ppt | 178% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 5.00ppt | 125% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 5.90ppt | 59% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
lithium | 34000.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 12.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 12.40ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 10.40ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 8.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Show 1 more compound detected at low levels
| PFHpAPerfluoroheptanoic acid | 3.70 ppt | No federal limit |
Note: ZIP code 80260 is served by 3 separate water utilities.
Results above show data for each system independently.
Data source: EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle (UCMR 5) — January 2026 release.
UCMR 5 tested ~10,000 public water systems serving more than 25 people between 2023-2025 for 29 PFAS compounds.
Detection values represent the highest single-sample result measured at entry points to the distribution system.