Is Colorado Springs tap water safe to drink?
Yes but with caveats
Colorado Springs's water meets EPA minimum standards but has some concerns including PFAS detected. Filtration is recommended for sensitive individuals.
2 Issues Detected in Colorado Springs
PFAS (Forever Chemicals) Detected
PFAS are man-made chemicals that do not break down and accumulate in the body.
PFAS details for Colorado Springs809,018,090,280,903 · Pikes Peak snowmelt and Southern Delivery System
Is Colorado Springs Tap Water Safe? PFAS Testing Results
Recent testing detected PFAS in Colorado Springs tap water. Below you'll find contaminant data, an overall purity score, and matched filter recommendations based on Colorado Springs's specific water profile.
Water Quality Data
Contaminant Levels
Health Insights
- 1PFAS have been identified in Colorado Springs's water at 1.9 parts per trillion. A reverse osmosis system is the most reliable home treatment.
Score
Colorado Springs tap water is sourced from Pikes Peak snowmelt and Southern Delivery System and treated by Colorado Springs Utilities. PFAS forever chemicals have been detected. Overall purity score: 70/100 (Moderate). Updated for 2026.
MATCHED TO COLORADO SPRINGS'S WATER DATA
Best Water Filters for Colorado Springs, CO (2026)
Matched to PFAS Detected in Colorado Springs.
Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher
Pitcher Filter
$80-95
Why this fits Colorado Springs
- Removes 99%+ of PFAS detected in Colorado Springs's water
- NSF/ANSI 42 + NSF/ANSI 53 + NSF/ANSI 401 certified
- Budget-friendly at $80-95
Waterdrop G3P800 Tankless RO
Tankless Reverse Osmosis
$380-450
Why this fits Colorado Springs
- Removes 99%+ of PFAS detected in Colorado Springs's water
- NSF/ANSI 58 + NSF 372 certified
- Premium quality at $380-450
APEC Water Systems ROES-50
Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis
$195-220
Why this fits Colorado Springs
- Removes 99%+ of PFAS detected in Colorado Springs's water
- NSF/ANSI 58 certified
Waterdrop 10UA Under-Sink Filter
Under-Sink Carbon Filter
$40-60
Why this fits Colorado Springs
- NSF/ANSI 42 certified
- Budget-friendly at $40-60
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PFAS Water Contamination: What Colorado Springs Residents Should Know
PFAS have been detected in Colorado Springs's water supply at 1.9 parts per trillion. Health agencies including the EPA have set limits on certain PFAS compounds in drinking water due to concerns about long-term exposure. While municipal treatment reduces many contaminants, standard water treatment does not fully remove PFAS. Point-of-use reverse osmosis filtration is the most effective home solution confirmed to remove PFAS at the 99%+ level.
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Data Sources
- EPA SDWIS
- EWG Tap Water Database
- Colorado Springs Utilities CCR
- USGS monitoring data
PurityMap compiles public data. Updated March 2026.