Why Test Your Water?
Your city's annual water quality report tells you what leaves the treatment plant, not what comes out of your tap. Water picks up minerals, metals, and contaminants as it travels through miles of pipes to your home. And if you're on a private well, there's no report at all.
Colorado Springs Water Varies by Neighborhood
Colorado Springs Utilities blends water from multiple sources: soft mountain surface water (around 1.7 GPG), local groundwater, and Fountain Valley Authority water. The mix you get depends on where you live. Your neighbor three blocks away may have completely different water than you. The only way to know is to test.
PFAS Testing for Fountain, Security & Widefield
If you live near Peterson Space Force Base or are on a private well in the Fountain, Security, or Widefield area, PFAS contamination is a serious concern. Some wells in this area have tested at over 1,370 parts per trillion, far exceeding EPA health advisory levels. We can arrange comprehensive PFAS testing and recommend effective treatment options, including reverse osmosis systems that are proven to remove these contaminants.
Well Water Testing in El Paso County
Private well owners are responsible for their own water quality. We recommend testing at least annually for:
- Bacteria (coliform and E. coli)
- Nitrates (some El Paso County wells exceed the federal limit)
- Hardness and mineral content
- Iron, manganese, and sediment
- PFAS (if within 5 miles of military installations)
- Uranium and radionuclides (present in some Denver Basin wells)
What Happens During the Test
We come to your home at a time that works for you. Testing takes about 15-20 minutes. We collect samples from your main water line and drinking water tap, run the tests on-site, and walk you through every result. You get a printed report to keep. If treatment is recommended, we'll explain your options, but there's never any obligation to buy.