Can I drink the tap water?

How good is the tap water in Lakewood, United States ?


12 people said I love the tap water here, 6 people said The tap water is not safe to drink, 2 people said I drink filtered tap water.

All in all, 60% of folks here drink from the tap.



How good is the tap water in all of United States?


3749 people said I drink filtered tap water, 4090 people said I love the tap water here, 5357 people said The tap water is not safe to drink.

All in all, 31% of folks here drink from the tap.


Can you drink the tap water in Lakewood then?


What residents and travelers say

People living in and visiting Lakewood often share mixed experiences regarding the tap water. Many note that the water generally tastes fine, with some describing it as slightly chlorinated or having a faint mineral flavor depending on the area. This variability is often tied to neighborhood or building plumbing differences rather than the city’s main supply. Some residents routinely drink straight from the tap without concern, while others prefer using basic filters or bottled water especially in older buildings where pipe age might affect taste and clarity. Travelers, on the other hand, sometimes find the water quality better than expected compared to other urban areas but advise newcomers to sample cautiously.

For the most reliable and up-to-date information, it’s wise to consult official resources like the City of Lakewood Water Utility or the Lakewood Public Health Department. These agencies provide current water quality reports and any advisories you may need to follow. Additionally, the EPA Drinking Water site offers guidance on water safety standards, and local updates can sometimes be found on the City of Lakewood Official Twitter.





Further reading on tap water in Lakewood


To verify the tap-water quality and any advisories in Lakewood, start by visiting the official municipal water utility website or the local health department’s site. These sources provide the most accurate and up-to-date reports on water safety. Additionally, check national public health or environmental agencies' portals, such as the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), for broader regulatory information. Official social media accounts of the water utility or city government can also offer real-time updates on water quality issues or boil water notices. Always avoid relying on non-official blogs for water safety information.

Answers in Lakewood vs. United States

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Drinking water - Denver Forum - TripAdvisor   - Feb 27, 2013 ... Makes sense. In the US potable water is a given, though in some parts the water taste is not that good but Colorado has very tasty water.

Water Systems in Ocean County, NJ - Toxic Waters - The New York ...   - May 16, 2012 ... The 35-year-old federal law regulating tap water is so out of date that the water ... Overview; Browse by state: ... United Water Toms River Dover Twp (Serves 123,174 people); Brick Township MUA Brick Twp (Serves 80,494 people); NJAWCO Swimming River Plant Lakewood Twp (Serves 61,925 people) ...

Drinking water - New Jersey Forum - TripAdvisor   - Answer 1 of 12: Is it safe to drink the tap water? ... All tap water in the U.S. is treated and safe to drink, unless some unusual accident has occurred at a treatment ...

Drinking water quality in the United States - Wikipedia   - Drinking water quality in the United States is generally good. In 2016, over 90 percent of the nation's community water systems were in compliance with all ...

America's Tap Water: Too Much Contamination, Not Enough ...   - May 4, 2017 ... If you live in the United States, there is a nearly one-in-four chance your tap water is either unsafe to drink or has not been properly monitored ...

Water Quality - Anaheim Forum - TripAdvisor   - ... about the quality of the tap water in Anaheim and from the drinking fountains in ... at hotel but have used drinking fountains at the parks & no problems for us!

Westrail Tap & Grill - Home - Lakewood, Colorado - Menu, Prices ...   - American Restaurant in Lakewood, Colorado. People talk about fish ... A group of 4 of us all intended to get the special w/ vegetables. We were then notified that ...

Drinking Water - Los Angeles Forum - TripAdvisor   - Oct 5, 2012 ... The water is completely safe to drink any place in the US from the tap. Some areas the water tastes better than others, but it is all safe.

Is it just me - or is the water bad at Disney? - Anaheim Forum ...   - We wish we liked it as it is cheaper and don't like to contribute to all that plastic but it tastes awful to us. However, we live in a place that has really good tapwater.

Autism Has a Town Struggling With Fear; With Causes Unclear ...   - Jan 30, 1999 ... Toms River is just down the street from us, and you see they've got problems with the water. We always drink the tap water here, but it makes ...

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Do most people in Denver drink straight from the faucet or do they ...   - Jan 23, 2021 ... Lead pipes are common all over the United States. However, a ... At home in Lakewood (Green Mountain area) water out of the faucet is fine.

Does anyone know if the water in Lakewood (Tacoma boarder ...   - Jun 25, 2024 ... The greater seattle/tacoma region has some of the softest water in the country. ... Was happy to be able to enjoy drinking tap water and showering ...

Drinking Denver tap water. : r/Denver   - Jun 4, 2016 ... Out of state water always tastes fucking gross and i store buy water pretty much everywhere in the world besides CO. Question: Is this dumb?

At Monday's meeting City Council proclaimed this week as Drinking ...   - May 8, 2025 ... At Monday's meeting City Council proclaimed this week as Drinking Water Week. Thank you Lakewood Water District for providing us clean water ...

Do any of you drink exclusively tap water here in Los Angeles? : r ...   - Apr 3, 2025 ... ... state of the city supplied water. u/1umbrella24 avatar · 1umbrella24 ... Lakewood even publishes tap water test reports and sends them to you.

Drinking water - New Jersey Forum - Tripadvisor   - Jan 8, 2016 ... All tap water in the U.S. is treated and safe ... Drinking water - New Jersey Forum. New Jersey Travel Forum; New Jersey (NJ); United States.

Tap water brown in 14th and Jefferson area?   - Apr 1, 2025 ... Update - per DPW, “The water will be off soon on Lakewood to repair the wmb. ... Anyone else have brownish water coming out of the tap? We are in ...

How does the tap water taste? : r/Cleveland   - Mar 4, 2021 ... Lakewood, and shaker area both have good tap water imo. u/julego ... Some of the best tap water in the country. clekas. • 5y ago.

Sarasota tap water has high chlorine levels recently   - Apr 26, 2025 ... They should let us know I have several aquariums and thousands of dollars worth of fish. 5 mos. 1.

Is it safe to drink tap water in NJ? : r/newjersey   - Feb 27, 2021 ... As a person who works all over the state in the fire suppression industry, if you have seen the things I have seen inside water mains.

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Do most people in Denver drink straight from the faucet or do they ...   - Jan 23, 2021 ... Lead pipes are common all over the United States. However, a ... At home in Lakewood (Green Mountain area) water out of the faucet is fine.

Does anyone know if the water in Lakewood (Tacoma boarder ...   - Jun 25, 2024 ... The greater seattle/tacoma region has some of the softest water in the country. ... Was happy to be able to enjoy drinking tap water and showering ...

Drinking Denver tap water. : r/Denver   - Jun 4, 2016 ... Out of state water always tastes fucking gross and i store buy water pretty much everywhere in the world besides CO. Question: Is this dumb?

At Monday's meeting City Council proclaimed this week as Drinking ...   - May 8, 2025 ... At Monday's meeting City Council proclaimed this week as Drinking Water Week. Thank you Lakewood Water District for providing us clean water ...

Do any of you drink exclusively tap water here in Los Angeles? : r ...   - Apr 3, 2025 ... ... state of the city supplied water. u/1umbrella24 avatar · 1umbrella24 ... Lakewood even publishes tap water test reports and sends them to you.

Is it safe to drink tap water in NJ? : r/newjersey   - Feb 27, 2021 ... As a person who works all over the state in the fire suppression industry, if you have seen the things I have seen inside water mains.

Drinking water - New Jersey Forum - Tripadvisor   - Jan 8, 2016 ... All tap water in the U.S. is treated and safe ... Drinking water - New Jersey Forum. New Jersey Travel Forum; New Jersey (NJ); United States.

Tap water brown in 14th and Jefferson area?   - Apr 1, 2025 ... Update - per DPW, “The water will be off soon on Lakewood to repair the wmb. ... Anyone else have brownish water coming out of the tap? We are in ...

How does the tap water taste? : r/Cleveland   - Mar 4, 2021 ... Lakewood, and shaker area both have good tap water imo. u/julego ... Some of the best tap water in the country. clekas. • 5y ago.

New to LB. Do you guys just drink the tap water here? : r/longbeach   - Aug 7, 2021 ... ... of the world, drinking tap water is unsafe. u/BodyFatBad avatar ... in the last state I lived.. just carried the habit here. No clue if ...

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