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Official Status: March 2026

Is Colorado Springs tap water safe to drink?

✓ Generally Safe
B

Mostly yes — Colorado Springs scores 88/100.

Safety Score
88
out of 100

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Colorado Springs

Colorado

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Is Colorado Springs tap water safe to drink?

Mostly yes — Colorado Springs scores 88/100. This report aggregates EPA drinking water data across 2 local systems in Colorado Springs. We found 0 total violations (0 unresolved).

Real-Time Environment

Live: 02:45 PM
0mm Precipitation

☀️ No active precipitation. Rainfall can impact surface water turbidity and pollutant runoff in Colorado Springs.

Water Quality Impact

✅ Minimal Impact Localized weather conditions may influence test result variability.

🛡️ Home Water Treatment Needs

Should you invest in filtration or softening for your home in Colorado Springs?

Requirement Status
Optional
🟢
💡

Expert Advice

Your water quality is excellent. Standard filtration is optional but can further enhance taste.

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Should you buy a water purifier in Colorado Springs? See our analysis.

Baby Formula Safety

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Homebuyer's Perspective

For those looking to relocate to Colorado Springs, water quality is a key factor in long-term property maintenance. The high safety score (88/100) suggests lower risk for plumbing corrosion and appliance scaling.

Property Impact: Positive / Stable

Health & Family Safety

Residents should monitor Mercury levels. Pregnant women and families with young children should consult the specific EPA health goals listed below.

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Score Breakdown for Colorado Springs

EPA Compliance & Violations 85/100
Contaminant Safety Margin 88%

*Scores are calculated using weighted EPA monitoring data from the past 5 years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colorado Springs tap water safe to drink?

Mostly yes — Colorado Springs scores 88/100.

How many water systems serve Colorado Springs?

Colorado Springs is served by 2 public water systems in our latest EPA-backed dataset.

How can I check water quality for my exact address in Colorado Springs?

Use the WaterQ search tool to look up your ZIP code and view nearby systems, contaminant levels, and recent violations for Colorado Springs.

What is the water quality score for Colorado Springs?

The water quality score for Colorado Springs is N/A out of 100, based on EPA contaminant data, violation history, and testing results for all serving water systems.

What are the top contaminants in Colorado Springs?

The top contaminants detected in Colorado Springs include Mercury, Copper, Turbidity. View detailed information on our contaminants page.

Water Quality Score
88/100
Grade
B
Water Systems
10
Population
561,279

Colorado Springs Water Quality Summary

Colorado Springs, CO receives a water quality score of 88/100 (Grade B) based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) compliance data for 10 public water systems serving the area.

Colorado Springs'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.

Water quality data is sourced from the U.S. EPA SDWIS database and updated quarterly. Learn about our scoring methodology →

Key Contaminants

Mercury Violation
4.8202 / 2 μg/L
0 μg/L MCL: 2 μg/L
Copper Violation
1.6746 / 1.3 mg/L
0 mg/L MCL: 1.3 mg/L
Turbidity Violation
1.2343 / 1 NTU
0 NTU MCL: 1 NTU
PFOS (Perfluorooctane Sulfonate)
0.0036 / 0.004 μg/L
0 μg/L MCL: 0.004 μg/L
Lead
12.4609 / 15 μg/L
0 μg/L MCL: 15 μg/L
Benzene
3.1031 / 5 μg/L
0 μg/L MCL: 5 μg/L
Atrazine
1.8552 / 3 μg/L
0 μg/L MCL: 3 μg/L
Barium
0.8583 / 2 mg/L
0 mg/L MCL: 2 mg/L

Water Systems Serving Colorado Springs (2)

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