Frederick
Is Frederick tap water safe to drink?
Mostly yes — Frederick scores 94/100. This report aggregates EPA drinking water data across 1 local system in Frederick. We found 43 total violations (4 unresolved).
Real-Time Environment
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Water Quality Impact
🛡️ Home Water Treatment Needs
Should you invest in filtration or softening for your home in Frederick?
Expert Advice
Your water quality is excellent. Standard filtration is optional but can further enhance taste.
Buying a Filter?
Evaluation of municipal compliance and household filtration options in Frederick.
Baby Formula Safety
EPA compliance thresholds and pediatric water precautions for Frederick.
Homebuyer's Perspective
Water system history in Frederick informs property maintenance and private filtration requirements. The high safety score (94/100) suggests lower risk for plumbing corrosion and appliance scaling.
Health & Family Safety
Residents should monitor Lead (90th percentile) levels. Pregnant women and families with young children should consult the specific EPA health goals listed below.
View Health Risk Glossary →Compliance Record for Frederick
Based on EPA SDWIS violation records and contaminant test results for all water systems serving Frederick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Frederick tap water safe to drink?
Mostly yes — Frederick scores 94/100.
How many water systems serve Frederick?
Frederick is served by 1 public water system in our latest EPA-backed dataset.
How can I check water quality for my exact address in Frederick?
Use the WaterQ search tool to look up your ZIP code and view nearby systems, contaminant levels, and recent violations for Frederick.
What is the water quality score for Frederick?
The water quality score for Frederick is 94 out of 100, based on EPA contaminant data, violation history, and testing results across the 1 system serving the city.
What are the top contaminants in Frederick?
The top contaminants detected in Frederick include Lead (90th percentile). View detailed information on our contaminants page.
Frederick Water Quality Summary
Frederick, CO receives a water quality score of 94/100 (Grade A) based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) compliance data for 1 public water system serving the area.
Frederick's water quality is above the national average, with strong compliance records and low contaminant levels. Residents generally receive clean, safe tap water that meets EPA standards.
Frederick's score of 94 is 12 points above the Colorado state average of 82, and above the nationwide average of roughly 78/100 across all U.S. states.
Water quality data is sourced from the U.S. EPA SDWIS database and updated quarterly. Learn about our scoring methodology → Read our Colorado water quality rankings report →
Key Contaminants
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Water Systems Serving Frederick (1)
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