Is Pueblo tap water safe to drink?

Yes with good quality

Pueblo's tap water meets all EPA standards and scores well on our analysis. It is generally safe to drink though filtration can improve taste and provide extra precaution.

82/100
Purity Score
2
Issues Found
4.8 GPG
Hardness
Not detected
PFAS

2 Issues Detected in Pueblo

Moderate Chlorine Level

Chlorine within EPA limits but may affect taste.

Chlorine info for Pueblo

Arsenic Approaching Limit (0.3 mg/L)

EPA limit is 0.010 mg/L.

Arsenic info for Pueblo
Colorado

810,018,100,381,004 · Arkansas River

Drinking Water in Pueblo: 2026 Analysis

Low Risk Updated March 2026 111,127 residents
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82
Purity Score

This 2026 water quality report for Pueblo compiles data from EPA SDWIS, EWG testing records, and the Pueblo Board of Water Works consumer confidence report. Scores, contaminant levels, and matched filter recommendations are below.

Contaminant Levels

PFAS
ND
Lead
2 ppb
Nitrate
0.6 mg/L
Arsenic
0.3 mg/L
Hardness
4.8 gpg

Health Insights

  • 1
    Chlorine levels may affect the taste of Pueblo's tap water. A carbon filter improves flavor.

Score

82 /100
Good
"Good" threshold (70)

Pueblo tap water is sourced from Arkansas River and treated by Pueblo Board of Water Works. Overall purity score: 82/100 (Good). Updated for 2026.

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Pueblo Water FAQ

Is Pueblo CO tap water safe to drink in 2026?
Pueblo tap water meets EPA federal drinking water standards and scores 82/100 (Good) on PurityMap for 2026. For most healthy adults the water is considered safe but point-of-use filtration adds an important layer of protection.
Does Pueblo CO use chlorine or chloramine for disinfection?
Pueblo uses chloramine as the primary disinfectant with a residual level of 1.1 ppm. Chloramine is harder to remove than free chlorine and requires a catalytic carbon or reverse osmosis filter. Standard Brita-style pitchers will NOT remove chloramine.
How hard is Pueblo CO water and what is the TDS level?
Pueblo water hardness is 4.8 grains per gallon (moderate) with a TDS of 160 ppm (good). This level is unlikely to cause significant scale buildup in household plumbing.
Has PFAS been found in Pueblo CO drinking water?
Based on available EPA UCMR5 monitoring data as of 2026 PFAS have not been detected above EPA advisory levels in Pueblo drinking water.
What is the best water filter for Pueblo?
Based on Pueblo's water profile, we recommend the Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher. Pueblo has elevated chlorine residuals. An under-sink carbon filter removes chlorine and disinfection byproducts at the tap.

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Data Sources

  • EPA SDWIS
  • EWG Tap Water Database
  • Pueblo Board of Water Works CCR
  • USGS monitoring data

PurityMap compiles public data. Updated March 2026.

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