Canon City
Is Canon City tap water safe to drink?
Mostly yes — Canon City scores 93/100. This report aggregates EPA drinking water data across 2 local systems in Canon City. We found 189 total violations (14 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 Canon City?
Expert Advice
Your water quality is excellent. Standard filtration is optional but can further enhance taste.
Buying a Filter?
Filter requirements and certified reduction benchmarks for Canon City tap water.
Baby Formula Safety
Infant formula preparation risks, nitrate levels, and lead pipe guidance in Canon City.
Homebuyer's Perspective
Evaluating water infrastructure in Canon City protects plumbing and helps estimate water heater longevity. The high safety score (93/100) 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 Canon City
Based on EPA SDWIS violation records and contaminant test results for all water systems serving Canon City.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Canon City tap water safe to drink?
Mostly yes — Canon City scores 93/100.
How many water systems serve Canon City?
Canon City is served by 2 public water systems in our latest EPA-backed dataset.
How can I check water quality for my exact address in Canon City?
Use the WaterQ search tool to look up your ZIP code and view nearby systems, contaminant levels, and recent violations for Canon City.
What is the water quality score for Canon City?
The water quality score for Canon City is 93 out of 100, based on EPA contaminant data, violation history, and testing results across the 2 systems serving the city.
What are the top contaminants in Canon City?
The top contaminants detected in Canon City include Lead (90th percentile). View detailed information on our contaminants page.
Canon City Water Quality Summary
Canon City, CO receives a water quality score of 93/100 (Grade A) based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) compliance data for 2 public water systems serving the area.
Canon City'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.
Canon City's score of 93 is 11 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 Canon City (2)
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