City of Lafayette (CO) Water Quality

City of Lafayette is a large public water system in EPA region 08 that provides tap water for the 80026 zip codes. It has 4 facilities where the water supply was tested for 30 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

Contaminants

1-butanol

1-butanol is a class of Alcohol that has a minimum reporting level of 2 µg/L and a reference level of 700 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Lafayette showed levels of 1-butanol that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 1-butanol.

Entry Point
Baseline South WTP Clearwell
12/5/2018
79 months ago
<2.0 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point
Orange Zone Tank
12/5/2018
79 months ago
<2.0 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point
Splitter Box Sample Station
12/5/2018
79 months ago
<2.0 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

2-methoxyethanol

2-methoxyethanol is a class of Alcohol that has a minimum reporting level of 0.4 µg/L and a reference level of 21 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Lafayette showed levels of 2-methoxyethanol that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 2-methoxyethanol.

Entry Point
Baseline South WTP Clearwell
12/5/2018
79 months ago
<0.4 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point
Orange Zone Tank
12/5/2018
79 months ago
<0.4 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point
Splitter Box Sample Station
12/5/2018
79 months ago
<0.4 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) is a class of Alcohol that has a minimum reporting level of 0.5 µg/L and a reference level of 35 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Lafayette showed levels of 2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol).

Entry Point
Baseline South WTP Clearwell
12/5/2018
79 months ago
<0.5 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point
Orange Zone Tank
12/5/2018
79 months ago
<0.5 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point
Splitter Box Sample Station
12/5/2018
79 months ago
<0.5 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) are a class of Disinfection Byproducts that includes Dibromoacetic Acid, Dichloroacetic Acid, Monobromoacetic Acid, Monochloroacetic Acid, Trichloroacetic Acid and has a minimum reporting level of 0.5 µg/L and a reference level of 60 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Lafayette showed levels of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) that were below unsafe concentration levels. The maximum reported value was 23.949 µg/L. Learn more about HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids).

23.949µg/L
30 - Sanchez Elem. School
Distribution System
12/5/2018
79 months ago
22.804 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
39 - Simpson Mine Park
Distribution System
12/5/2018
79 months ago
23.551 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
33 - Vista Business Park
Distribution System
12/5/2018
79 months ago
19.48 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
47 - Whitetail Park
Distribution System
12/5/2018
79 months ago
23.949 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) are a class of Disinfection Byproducts that includes Bromochloroacetic Acid, Bromodichloroacetic Acid, Dibromoacetic Acid, Dibromochloroacetic Acid, Monobromoacetic Acid, Tribromoacetic Acid and has a minimum reporting level of 0 µg/L and is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids).

30 - Sanchez Elem. School
Distribution System
12/5/2018
79 months ago
8.502 µg/L
39 - Simpson Mine Park
Distribution System
12/5/2018
79 months ago
9.202 µg/L
33 - Vista Business Park
Distribution System
12/5/2018
79 months ago
6.686 µg/L
47 - Whitetail Park
Distribution System
12/5/2018
79 months ago
8.919 µg/L

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) are a class of Disinfection Byproducts that includes Bromochloroacetic Acid, Bromodichloroacetic Acid, Chlorodibromoacetic Acid, Dibromoacetic Acid, Dichloroacetic Acid, Monobromoacetic Acid, Monochloroacetic Acid, Tribromoacetic Acid, Trichloroacetic Acid and has a minimum reporting level of 0 µg/L and is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids).

30 - Sanchez Elem. School
Distribution System
12/5/2018
79 months ago
30.452 µg/L
39 - Simpson Mine Park
Distribution System
12/5/2018
79 months ago
31.772 µg/L
33 - Vista Business Park
Distribution System
12/5/2018
79 months ago
26.166 µg/L
47 - Whitetail Park
Distribution System
12/5/2018
79 months ago
31.899 µg/L

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.006 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Lafayette showed levels of alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane.

Entry Point
Baseline South WTP Clearwell
12/5/2018
79 months ago
<0.01 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point
Orange Zone Tank
12/5/2018
79 months ago
<0.01 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point
Splitter Box Sample Station
12/5/2018
79 months ago
<0.01 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

anatoxin-a

anatoxin-a is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about anatoxin-a.

Entry Point
Baseline South WTP Clearwell
8/21/2018
82 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point
Orange Zone Tank
8/21/2018
82 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point
Splitter Box Sample Station
8/21/2018
82 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Butylated Hydroxyanisole

Butylated Hydroxyanisole is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about Butylated Hydroxyanisole.

Entry Point
Baseline South WTP Clearwell
12/5/2018
79 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point
Orange Zone Tank
12/5/2018
79 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point
Splitter Box Sample Station
12/5/2018
79 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

chlorpyrifos

chlorpyrifos is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 2 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Lafayette showed levels of chlorpyrifos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about chlorpyrifos.

Entry Point
Baseline South WTP Clearwell
12/5/2018
79 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point
Orange Zone Tank
12/5/2018
79 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point
Splitter Box Sample Station
12/5/2018
79 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

cylindrospermopsin

cylindrospermopsin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.7 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Lafayette showed levels of cylindrospermopsin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about cylindrospermopsin.

Entry Point
Baseline South WTP Clearwell
8/21/2018
82 months ago
<0.09 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point
Orange Zone Tank
8/21/2018
82 months ago
<0.09 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point
Splitter Box Sample Station
8/21/2018
82 months ago
<0.09 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

dimethipin

dimethipin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 140 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Lafayette showed levels of dimethipin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about dimethipin.

Entry Point
Baseline South WTP Clearwell
12/5/2018
79 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point
Orange Zone Tank
12/5/2018
79 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point
Splitter Box Sample Station
12/5/2018
79 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

ethoprop

ethoprop is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 1.14 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Lafayette showed levels of ethoprop that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about ethoprop.

Entry Point
Baseline South WTP Clearwell
12/5/2018
79 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point
Orange Zone Tank
12/5/2018
79 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point
Splitter Box Sample Station
12/5/2018
79 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Germanium

Germanium is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about Germanium.

Entry Point
Baseline South WTP Clearwell
12/5/2018
79 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point
Orange Zone Tank
12/5/2018
79 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point
Splitter Box Sample Station
12/5/2018
79 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Manganese

Manganese is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 300 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Lafayette showed levels of Manganese that were below unsafe concentration levels. The maximum reported value was 1.59 µg/L. Learn more about Manganese.

Entry Point
Baseline South WTP Clearwell
12/5/2018
79 months ago
1.59 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
Entry Point
Orange Zone Tank
12/5/2018
79 months ago
<0.4 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point
Splitter Box Sample Station
12/5/2018
79 months ago
<0.4 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

microcystin-LA

microcystin-LA is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.3 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Lafayette showed levels of microcystin-LA that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about microcystin-LA.

Entry Point
Baseline South WTP Clearwell
8/7/2018
83 months ago
<0.008 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

microcystin-LF

microcystin-LF is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.3 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Lafayette showed levels of microcystin-LF that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about microcystin-LF.

Entry Point
Baseline South WTP Clearwell
8/7/2018
83 months ago
<0.006 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

microcystin-LR

microcystin-LR is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.3 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Lafayette showed levels of microcystin-LR that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about microcystin-LR.

Entry Point
Baseline South WTP Clearwell
8/7/2018
83 months ago
<0.02 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

microcystin-LY

microcystin-LY is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.3 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Lafayette showed levels of microcystin-LY that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about microcystin-LY.

Entry Point
Baseline South WTP Clearwell
8/7/2018
83 months ago
<0.009 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

microcystin-RR

microcystin-RR is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.3 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Lafayette showed levels of microcystin-RR that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about microcystin-RR.

Entry Point
Baseline South WTP Clearwell
8/7/2018
83 months ago
<0.006 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

microcystin-YR

microcystin-YR is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.3 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Lafayette showed levels of microcystin-YR that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about microcystin-YR.

Entry Point
Baseline South WTP Clearwell
8/7/2018
83 months ago
<0.02 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

nodularin

nodularin is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about nodularin.

Entry Point
Baseline South WTP Clearwell
8/7/2018
83 months ago
<0.005 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

o-toluidine

o-toluidine is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about o-toluidine.

Entry Point
Baseline South WTP Clearwell
12/5/2018
79 months ago
<0.007 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point
Orange Zone Tank
12/5/2018
79 months ago
<0.007 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point
Splitter Box Sample Station
12/5/2018
79 months ago
<0.007 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

oxyfluorfen

oxyfluorfen is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 200 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Lafayette showed levels of oxyfluorfen that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about oxyfluorfen.

Entry Point
Baseline South WTP Clearwell
12/5/2018
79 months ago
<0.05 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point
Orange Zone Tank
12/5/2018
79 months ago
<0.05 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point
Splitter Box Sample Station
12/5/2018
79 months ago
<0.05 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

profenofos

profenofos is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.3 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Lafayette showed levels of profenofos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about profenofos.

Entry Point
Baseline South WTP Clearwell
12/5/2018
79 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point
Orange Zone Tank
12/5/2018
79 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point
Splitter Box Sample Station
12/5/2018
79 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

quinoline

quinoline is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.01 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Lafayette showed levels of quinoline that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about quinoline.

Entry Point
Baseline South WTP Clearwell
12/5/2018
79 months ago
<0.02 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point
Orange Zone Tank
12/5/2018
79 months ago
<0.02 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point
Splitter Box Sample Station
12/5/2018
79 months ago
<0.02 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

tebuconazole

tebuconazole is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 190 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Lafayette showed levels of tebuconazole that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about tebuconazole.

Entry Point
Baseline South WTP Clearwell
12/5/2018
79 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point
Orange Zone Tank
12/5/2018
79 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point
Splitter Box Sample Station
12/5/2018
79 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Total Microcystin

Total Microcystin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.3 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Lafayette showed levels of Total Microcystin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about Total Microcystin.

Entry Point
Baseline South WTP Clearwell
8/21/2018
82 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point
Orange Zone Tank
8/21/2018
82 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point
Splitter Box Sample Station
8/21/2018
82 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Total Permethrin

Total Permethrin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 3.344 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Lafayette showed levels of Total Permethrin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about Total Permethrin.

Entry Point
Baseline South WTP Clearwell
12/5/2018
79 months ago
<0.04 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point
Orange Zone Tank
12/5/2018
79 months ago
<0.04 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point
Splitter Box Sample Station
12/5/2018
79 months ago
<0.04 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

tribufos

tribufos is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.6 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Lafayette showed levels of tribufos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about tribufos.

Entry Point
Baseline South WTP Clearwell
12/5/2018
79 months ago
<0.07 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point
Orange Zone Tank
12/5/2018
79 months ago
<0.07 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point
Splitter Box Sample Station
12/5/2018
79 months ago
<0.07 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Sampling Facilities

Facility NameWater Type/Source
Baseline South WTP ClearwellSurface Water (SW)
Orange Zone TankSurface Water (SW)
Splitter Box Sample StationSurface Water (SW)
Distribution SystemSurface Water (SW)

FAQ

Is City of Lafayette tap water safe to drink?

When was City of Lafayette last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken between August 7th, 2018 and December 5th, 2018.