80602
Thornton, CO
Adams County · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area
THORNTON CITY OF
Is tap water in Brighton CCD (80602) safe to drink?
Source: Official EPA UCMR5 federal monitoring data. Last tested August 2025.
CDP:
Townships:
- Brighton CCD, CO
- West Adams CCD, CO
Community:
- Brighton, CO
Neighborhoods:
- Hazeltine
- Quail Hill
- Hazeltine Heights
The short answer for Brighton CCD (80602)
Thornton tap water has 27 contaminants above EPA guidelines, including PFPeA at 6.4× the limit (tested August 2025). See the full compound-by-compound breakdown and filter recommendations.
The health risk for Thornton
PFAS ('forever chemicals') have been detected above EPA limits in this water system's most recent tests. These synthetic chemicals do not break down in the body and are linked to a range of health effects. A certified filter is strongly recommended.
- lithium, PFBS, PFHxS, PFOA, PFOS, PFPeA above limit.
PFPeA concentration (µg/L)
August 2025
0 µg/L
0.003 µg/L
0.02 µg/L
0.019 µg/L
Detected
µg/L
0.003 µg/L
EPA limit
guideline
543% above limit
Comparison
vs. guideline
EPA limit: 0.003 µg/L | Your water: 0.019 µg/L
Certified Filters for Thornton Tap Water
PFPeA (a PFAS 'forever chemical') was detected above EPA limits. These filters are independently certified to reduce common drinking-water contaminants.
Pitcher filter
Epic Pure XP Water Filter Pitcher
NSF-certified dual-layer filtration reduces 70+ contaminants including PFAS, lead, chlorine, microplastics, and bacteria.
NSF/ANSI 42, 53, 401 & P473Removes 99.99% PFASMade in USABPA-free
PFAS detected in 80602 · What you can do
Here's what actually removes PFAS from your water
The right filter eliminates PFAS at the tap. But not all filters do - and the type you choose matters for your home.
Common pitchers like Brita do not remove PFAS. You need a filter independently certified to NSF P473 (for pitcher filters) or NSF/ANSI 58 (for reverse osmosis systems). All three options below carry the relevant certification.
Certified PFAS filter types - how they differ
Certified Pitcher
Removes PFAS (99%+)
No installation, works today
Lowest upfront cost (~$70)
Must refill manually
Filters only what you pour in - not cooking water
Reverse Osmosis More complete
Removes PFAS + lead, arsenic, nitrates & more
Always-on - no refilling ever
Noticeably better tasting water
Filters drinking & cooking water automatically
Higher upfront cost ($200-$400)
Choose your option
Most elevated compounds
| Compound | Measurement | EPA Limit | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFPeA Tested: August 2025 · Purchased Water from Denver |
0.019 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | 543% above limit |
| lithium Tested: October 2024 · Thornton Connection |
31.900 µg/L | 10 µg/L | 219% above limit |
| PFBS Tested: October 2023 · MEMBRANE PLANT |
0.009 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | 197% above limit |
| lithium Tested: August 2023 · Wes Brown TP |
25.500 µg/L | 10 µg/L | 155% above limit |
| lithium Tested: October 2024 · Storage Tank for CT 3 MG |
25.200 µg/L | 10 µg/L | 152% above limit |
View all tested compounds
Storage Tank for CT 3 MG · Tested: October 2024
| Compound | Measurement | EPA Limit | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| lithium | 25.200 µg/L | 10 µg/L | 152% above limit |
| PFBS | 0.006 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | 110% above limit |
| PFOS | 0.008 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | 105% above limit |
| PFPeA | 0.005 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | 60% above limit |
| PFHxS | 0.006 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | 53% above limit |
| PFOA | 0.005 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | 18% above limit |
| PFBA | 0.009 µg/L | 6 µg/L | 0.1% of limit |
| PFHxA | 0.004 µg/L | 3 µg/L | 0.1% of limit |
| HFPO-DA | <0.005 µg/L | 0.01 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFNA | <0.004 µg/L | 0.01 µg/L | Below limit |
| 11Cl-PF3OUdS | <0.005 µg/L | 0.005 µg/L | Below limit |
| 4:2 FTS | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| 6:2 FTS | <0.005 µg/L | 0.005 µg/L | Below limit |
| 8:2 FTS | <0.005 µg/L | 0.005 µg/L | Below limit |
| 9Cl-PF3ONS | <0.002 µg/L | 0.002 µg/L | Below limit |
| ADONA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFDA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFDoA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFHpA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFHpS | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFTrDA | <0.007 µg/L | 0.007 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFUnA | <0.002 µg/L | 0.002 µg/L | Below limit |
Storage Tank for CT 8 MG · Tested: October 2024
| Compound | Measurement | EPA Limit | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| lithium | 24.500 µg/L | 10 µg/L | 145% above limit |
| PFBS | 0.007 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | 120% above limit |
| PFOS | 0.009 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | 112% above limit |
| PFPeA | 0.005 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | 63% above limit |
| PFHxS | 0.006 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | 50% above limit |
| PFOA | 0.005 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | 22% above limit |
| PFHxA | 0.005 µg/L | 3 µg/L | 0.2% of limit |
| PFBA | 0.009 µg/L | 6 µg/L | 0.1% of limit |
| HFPO-DA | <0.005 µg/L | 0.01 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFNA | <0.004 µg/L | 0.01 µg/L | Below limit |
| 11Cl-PF3OUdS | <0.005 µg/L | 0.005 µg/L | Below limit |
| 4:2 FTS | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| 6:2 FTS | <0.005 µg/L | 0.005 µg/L | Below limit |
| 8:2 FTS | <0.005 µg/L | 0.005 µg/L | Below limit |
| 9Cl-PF3ONS | <0.002 µg/L | 0.002 µg/L | Below limit |
| ADONA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFDA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFDoA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFHpA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFHpS | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFTrDA | <0.007 µg/L | 0.007 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFUnA | <0.002 µg/L | 0.002 µg/L | Below limit |
MEMBRANE PLANT · Tested: October 2023
| Compound | Measurement | EPA Limit | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFBS | 0.009 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | 197% above limit |
| PFPeA | 0.004 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | 30% above limit |
| lithium | 12.000 µg/L | 10 µg/L | 20% above limit |
| PFOS | 0.004 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | 10% above limit |
| PFHxS | 0.004 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | 100% of limit |
| PFHxA | 0.004 µg/L | 3 µg/L | 0.1% of limit |
| HFPO-DA | <0.005 µg/L | 0.01 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFNA | <0.004 µg/L | 0.01 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFBA | <0.005 µg/L | 6 µg/L | Below limit |
| 11Cl-PF3OUdS | <0.005 µg/L | 0.005 µg/L | Below limit |
| 4:2 FTS | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| 6:2 FTS | <0.005 µg/L | 0.005 µg/L | Below limit |
| 8:2 FTS | <0.005 µg/L | 0.005 µg/L | Below limit |
| 9Cl-PF3ONS | <0.002 µg/L | 0.002 µg/L | Below limit |
| ADONA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFDA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFDoA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFHpA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFHpS | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFOA | <0.004 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFTrDA | <0.007 µg/L | 0.007 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFUnA | <0.002 µg/L | 0.002 µg/L | Below limit |
Thornton Connection · Tested: October 2024
| Compound | Measurement | EPA Limit | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| lithium | 31.900 µg/L | 10 µg/L | 219% above limit |
| PFPeA | 0.006 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | 117% above limit |
| PFBS | 0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | 3% above limit |
| PFHxA | 0.004 µg/L | 3 µg/L | 0.1% of limit |
| PFBA | 0.008 µg/L | 6 µg/L | 0.1% of limit |
| PFHxS | <0.003 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Below limit |
| HFPO-DA | <0.005 µg/L | 0.01 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFNA | <0.004 µg/L | 0.01 µg/L | Below limit |
| 11Cl-PF3OUdS | <0.005 µg/L | 0.005 µg/L | Below limit |
| 4:2 FTS | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| 6:2 FTS | <0.005 µg/L | 0.005 µg/L | Below limit |
| 8:2 FTS | <0.005 µg/L | 0.005 µg/L | Below limit |
| 9Cl-PF3ONS | <0.002 µg/L | 0.002 µg/L | Below limit |
| ADONA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFDA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFDoA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFHpA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFHpS | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFOA | <0.004 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFOS | <0.004 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFTrDA | <0.007 µg/L | 0.007 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFUnA | <0.002 µg/L | 0.002 µg/L | Below limit |
Thornton Treatment Plant · Tested: November 2023
| Compound | Measurement | EPA Limit | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| lithium | 21.300 µg/L | 10 µg/L | 113% above limit |
| PFPeA | 0.005 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | 83% above limit |
| PFBS | 0.004 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | 40% above limit |
| PFHxA | 0.006 µg/L | 3 µg/L | 0.2% of limit |
| PFBA | 0.006 µg/L | 6 µg/L | 0.1% of limit |
| PFHxS | <0.003 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Below limit |
| HFPO-DA | <0.005 µg/L | 0.01 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFNA | <0.004 µg/L | 0.01 µg/L | Below limit |
| 11Cl-PF3OUdS | <0.005 µg/L | 0.005 µg/L | Below limit |
| 4:2 FTS | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| 6:2 FTS | <0.005 µg/L | 0.005 µg/L | Below limit |
| 8:2 FTS | <0.005 µg/L | 0.005 µg/L | Below limit |
| 9Cl-PF3ONS | <0.002 µg/L | 0.002 µg/L | Below limit |
| ADONA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFDA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFDoA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFHpA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFHpS | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFOA | <0.004 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFOS | <0.004 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFTrDA | <0.007 µg/L | 0.007 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFUnA | <0.002 µg/L | 0.002 µg/L | Below limit |
Wes Brown TP · Tested: August 2023
| Compound | Measurement | EPA Limit | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| lithium | 25.500 µg/L | 10 µg/L | 155% above limit |
| PFPeA | 0.007 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | 150% above limit |
| PFBS | 0.004 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | 20% above limit |
| PFHxA | 0.006 µg/L | 3 µg/L | 0.2% of limit |
| PFBA | 0.008 µg/L | 6 µg/L | 0.1% of limit |
| PFHxS | <0.003 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Below limit |
| HFPO-DA | <0.005 µg/L | 0.01 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFNA | <0.004 µg/L | 0.01 µg/L | Below limit |
| 11Cl-PF3OUdS | <0.005 µg/L | 0.005 µg/L | Below limit |
| 4:2 FTS | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| 6:2 FTS | <0.005 µg/L | 0.005 µg/L | Below limit |
| 8:2 FTS | <0.005 µg/L | 0.005 µg/L | Below limit |
| 9Cl-PF3ONS | <0.002 µg/L | 0.002 µg/L | Below limit |
| ADONA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFDA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFDoA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFHpA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFHpS | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFOA | <0.004 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFOS | <0.004 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFTrDA | <0.007 µg/L | 0.007 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFUnA | <0.002 µg/L | 0.002 µg/L | Below limit |
Purchased Water from Denver · Tested: August 2025
| Compound | Measurement | EPA Limit | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFPeA | 0.019 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | 543% above limit |
| lithium | 14.700 µg/L | 10 µg/L | 47% above limit |
| PFHxA | 0.009 µg/L | 3 µg/L | 0.3% of limit |
| PFBA | 0.011 µg/L | 6 µg/L | 0.2% of limit |
| PFHxS | <0.003 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Below limit |
| HFPO-DA | <0.005 µg/L | 0.01 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFNA | <0.004 µg/L | 0.01 µg/L | Below limit |
| 11Cl-PF3OUdS | <0.005 µg/L | 0.005 µg/L | Below limit |
| 4:2 FTS | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| 6:2 FTS | <0.005 µg/L | 0.005 µg/L | Below limit |
| 8:2 FTS | <0.005 µg/L | 0.005 µg/L | Below limit |
| 9Cl-PF3ONS | <0.002 µg/L | 0.002 µg/L | Below limit |
| ADONA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFBS | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFDA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFDoA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFHpA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFHpS | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFOA | <0.004 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFOS | <0.004 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFTrDA | <0.007 µg/L | 0.007 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFUnA | <0.002 µg/L | 0.002 µg/L | Below limit |
Water utilities serving ZIP 80602
Service area boundaries are approximate and based on state filings or modeled estimates. Contact your utility to confirm exact service at a specific address.
- THORNTON CITY OFAction advised
Modeled boundaries are shown with a dashed outline.
Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP 80602 Tap Water
What contaminants are above EPA limits in ZIP 80602?
ZIP 80602 has 27 contaminants above EPA health guidelines in the latest available data, including PFPeA at 6.4x the EPA guideline. The full table on this page lists every tested compound and its measured level.
Will boiling ZIP 80602 tap water remove PFPeA?
No. Boiling does not remove PFAS, and the compounds can actually become more concentrated as water evaporates. To reduce PFAS at home, use a filter independently certified to NSF/ANSI P473 (activated-carbon pitcher or under-sink) or NSF/ANSI 58 (reverse osmosis).
Do basic pitcher filters remove PFPeA?
Most basic pitcher filters are only certified to NSF/ANSI 42 or 53, which do not cover PFAS. Look for a filter independently certified to NSF/ANSI P473 (activated-carbon pitcher or under-sink) or NSF/ANSI 58 (reverse osmosis) on the spec sheet.
Who provides tap water in ZIP 80602?
Public records identify THORNTON CITY OF as a primary water system associated with ZIP 80602. Service boundaries can vary by address, so confirm exact service with the utility.
When was ZIP 80602 tap water last tested?
The most recent test date used in this report is August 2025. EnviroClarity last refreshed this page on 2026-05-05.
Where can I find the official water quality report for ZIP 80602?
Every U.S. public water system is required to publish an annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). Contact THORNTON CITY OF or visit their website for the latest official report covering ZIP 80602. The EPA also maintains a national CCR locator.
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Data reflects publicly reported utility records from EPA datasets and local utility disclosures. This information is educational and not medical advice.