88× EWG Guideline
High risk: Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
cancer
- Detected
- 13.2 ppb
- EWG Guideline
- 0.15 ppb
- EPA Limit
- 80 ppb
88× EWG Guideline
Eagle County · Colorado
Edwards Homes Deserve Better Water
Edwards is where a lot of families settle in for the long haul. Hard water should not be part of that picture. We test Edwards water for free, explain what we find, and recommend Kinetico treatment only if it fits your home.
Serving Edwards and surrounding Eagle County communities
Water Softener Edwards
At a Glance
Edwards Water at a Glance
- Water Utility
- Eagle River Water & Sanitation District
- Typical Hardness
- Moderately hard to hard
- Contaminants Detected
- 32
- Exceeding EWG Guidelines
- 16
- Last Updated
- 2023
Local Water Quality
Contaminant Dashboard
The following contaminants were detected in utility testing data compiled by the Environmental Working Group. Each card shows detected levels alongside EWG health guidelines and EPA legal limits where applicable.
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81× EWG Guideline
High risk: Haloacetic acids (HAA9)
cancer
- Detected
- 4.85 ppb
- EWG Guideline
- 0.06 ppb
- EPA Limit
- None
81× EWG Guideline
68× EWG Guideline
High risk: Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS)
- Detected
- 0.0680 ppt
- EWG Guideline
- 0.001 ppt
- EPA Limit
- 10 ppt
68× EWG Guideline
61× EWG Guideline
High risk: Bromodichloromethane
cancer
- Detected
- 3.65 ppb
- EWG Guideline
- 0.06 ppb
- EPA Limit
- None
61× EWG Guideline
46× EWG Guideline
High risk: Haloacetic acids (HAA5)
cancer
- Detected
- 4.57 ppb
- EWG Guideline
- 0.1 ppb
- EPA Limit
- 60 ppb
46× EWG Guideline
35× EWG Guideline
High risk: Dibromochloromethane
cancer
- Detected
- 3.51 ppb
- EWG Guideline
- 0.1 ppb
- EPA Limit
- None
35× EWG Guideline
33× EWG Guideline
High risk: Dibromoacetic acid
- Detected
- 0.982 ppb
- EWG Guideline
- 0.03 ppb
- EPA Limit
- None
33× EWG Guideline
13× EWG Guideline
High risk: Trichloroacetic acid
cancer
- Detected
- 1.34 ppb
- EWG Guideline
- 0.1 ppb
- EPA Limit
- None
13× EWG Guideline
12× EWG Guideline
High risk: Radium, combined (-226 and -228)
cancer
- Detected
- 0.61 pCi/L
- EWG Guideline
- 0.05 pCi/L
- EPA Limit
- 5 pCi/L
12× EWG Guideline
11× EWG Guideline
High risk: Chloroform
cancer
- Detected
- 4.35 ppb
- EWG Guideline
- 0.4 ppb
- EPA Limit
- None
11× EWG Guideline
11× EWG Guideline
High risk: Dichloroacetic acid
cancer
- Detected
- 2.16 ppb
- EWG Guideline
- 0.2 ppb
- EPA Limit
- None
11× EWG Guideline
7.6× EWG Guideline
Moderate risk: Chromium (hexavalent)
cancer
- Detected
- 0.153 ppb
- EWG Guideline
- 0.02 ppb
- EPA Limit
- None
7.6× EWG Guideline
3.5× EWG Guideline
Moderate risk: Bromoform
cancer
- Detected
- 1.73 ppb
- EWG Guideline
- 0.5 ppb
- EPA Limit
- None
3.5× EWG Guideline
3.3× EWG Guideline
Moderate risk: Nitrate
cancer
- Detected
- 0.462 ppm
- EWG Guideline
- 0.14 ppm
- EPA Limit
- 10 ppm
3.3× EWG Guideline
2.7× EWG Guideline
Moderate risk: Uranium
cancer
- Detected
- 1.18 pCi/L
- EWG Guideline
- 0.43 pCi/L
- EPA Limit
- 20 pCi/L
2.7× EWG Guideline
1.5× EWG Guideline
Moderate risk: Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)
- Detected
- 0.137 ppt
- EWG Guideline
- 0.09 ppt
- EPA Limit
- None
1.5× EWG Guideline
Within EWG Guideline
Low risk: Chlorate
- Detected
- 104.5 ppb
- EWG Guideline
- 210 ppb
- EPA Limit
- None
Within EWG Guideline
Within EWG Guideline
Low risk: Barium
- Detected
- 119.8 ppb
- EWG Guideline
- 700 ppb
- EPA Limit
- 2,000 ppb
Within EWG Guideline
Within EWG Guideline
Low risk: Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS)
- Detected
- 0.0680 ppt
- EWG Guideline
- 0.3 ppt
- EPA Limit
- None
Within EWG Guideline
Within EWG Guideline
Low risk: Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
- Detected
- 0.120 ppb
- EWG Guideline
- 2 ppb
- EPA Limit
- 50 ppb
Within EWG Guideline
Within EWG Guideline
Low risk: Selenium
- Detected
- 3.38 ppb
- EWG Guideline
- 30 ppb
- EPA Limit
- 50 ppb
Within EWG Guideline
Detected
Low risk: Chromium (total)
- Detected
- 2.00 ppb
- EWG Guideline
- —
- EPA Limit
- 100 ppb
Detected
Low risk: Fluoride
- Detected
- 0.501 ppm
- EWG Guideline
- —
- EPA Limit
- 4 ppm
Within EWG Guideline
Low risk: Manganese
- Detected
- 0.454 ppb
- EWG Guideline
- 100 ppb
- EPA Limit
- None
Within EWG Guideline
Within EWG Guideline
Low risk: Molybdenum
- Detected
- 0.0455 ppb
- EWG Guideline
- 40 ppb
- EPA Limit
- None
Within EWG Guideline
Within EWG Guideline
Low risk: Monobromoacetic acid
- Detected
- 0.139 ppb
- EWG Guideline
- 25 ppb
- EPA Limit
- None
Within EWG Guideline
Within EWG Guideline
Low risk: Monochloroacetic acid
- Detected
- 0.0350 ppb
- EWG Guideline
- 53 ppb
- EPA Limit
- None
Within EWG Guideline
Within EWG Guideline
Low risk: Perfluorobutane sulfonate (PFBS)
- Detected
- 0.0790 ppt
- EWG Guideline
- 2,000 ppt
- EPA Limit
- None
Within EWG Guideline
Within EWG Guideline
Low risk: Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHPA)
- Detected
- 0.0630 ppt
- EWG Guideline
- 1,000 ppt
- EPA Limit
- None
Within EWG Guideline
Within EWG Guideline
Low risk: Perfluorohexanoic Acid (PFHxA)
- Detected
- 0.440 ppt
- EWG Guideline
- 1,000 ppt
- EPA Limit
- None
Within EWG Guideline
Within EWG Guideline
Low risk: Strontium
- Detected
- 0.206 ppb
- EWG Guideline
- 1,500 ppb
- EPA Limit
- None
Within EWG Guideline
Within EWG Guideline
Low risk: Vanadium
- Detected
- 0.0223 ppb
- EWG Guideline
- 21 ppb
- EPA Limit
- None
Within EWG Guideline
Data source: Environmental Working Group Tap Water Database
Context
What Does This Mean?
EWG health guidelines are often more conservative than EPA legal limits. They reflect levels many scientists and public health agencies consider protective over a lifetime of exposure — not the minimum required for federal compliance.
Municipal water utilities can fully comply with federal regulations while still containing trace levels of contaminants above EWG's recommended thresholds. That does not necessarily mean your tap water is unsafe — it means there are different standards for legal compliance versus long-term health research.
Detected contaminants in a utility report do not automatically mean water is unsafe to drink. Utility testing is a community-level snapshot of treated water leaving the plant, measured against two different kinds of benchmarks.
In-home testing can still be useful because water changes after it leaves the plant. Neighborhood, private wells, plumbing materials, and building age all affect what actually arrives at your tap — something a system-wide report cannot show.
Water quality varies from home to home. Municipal reports reflect utility testing — not what arrives at your kitchen sink after traveling through private plumbing, or whether your home is on a well versus city water. Neighborhood, building age, and pipe materials all matter.
Hard Water in Edwards
Common Homeowner Concerns
A lot of Edwards homeowners notice these signs before they ever think about treating their water.
Mineral-rich source water that leaves scale on fixtures and shower glass in Edwards
Dry skin and hair after showering — especially during winter months
Spots on glassware and dishware that will not rinse away
Appliances and water heaters working harder because of scale buildup
Local Context
About Edwards's Water
Edwards sits in Colorado's mountain country, where mineral-rich source water is common. Hardness, scale, and taste issues show up in showers, kitchens, and appliances — often before homeowners realize water is the cause.
Utility
Eagle River Water & Sanitation District
Municipal & private well
Water Source
Much of Eagle County is served by the Eagle River Water & Sanitation District, which treats surface water from Eagle County sources and distributes it to homes and businesses throughout the corridor.
Water Hardness
Moderately hard to hard
Hardness and mineral content in this area often show up as scale, spotting, and extra wear on water-using appliances — measured most accurately at the tap.
Municipal Notes
Municipal utilities publish annual water quality reports for treated supply leaving the plant. Private wells are not covered by those reports — water chemistry can differ significantly from a neighbor on city water.
Common Characteristics
- · Mineral-rich source water is common in and around Edwards, which often contributes to water hardness
- · Calcium and magnesium minerals can leave scale on fixtures, shower glass, and appliances over time
- · Hardness levels can vary by neighborhood, water source, and whether your home is on municipal supply or a private well
- · Taste, odor, and skin comfort are everyday signs that your specific water may differ from a neighbor's
Typical Issues
- · White scale on fixtures and shower glass
- · Spotting on dishes and glassware
- · Dry skin and hair after showering
- · Extra wear on water-using appliances
Side by Side
Untreated vs. Treated Water in Edwards
The difference shows up in everyday moments around your Edwards home — not just on a spec sheet.
Untreated Water
What many Edwards homes have now
- Dry skin and dull hair after showering
- Spots on dishes and cloudy glassware
- Scale buildup on fixtures and appliances
- Off taste from the tap
Recommended
With Kinetico
What homeowners notice after treatment
- Softer feel in the shower
- Clear glassware and spot-free dishes
- Longer appliance life
- Water you actually want to drink
| Area | Untreated | With Kinetico |
|---|---|---|
| Showers | Dry, tight skin | Softer feel |
| Dishes | Spots & film | Clear & clean |
| Appliances | Scale buildup | Longer life |
| Drinking water | Off taste | Purer taste |
| Laundry | Stiff & faded | Softer fabrics |
What Changes
How Better Water Feels Day to Day
Softer Skin and Hair
Showers that feel noticeably gentler from the first week.
Laundry That Feels Better
Softer clothes that look and feel cleaner — without extra products.
A Team That Shows Up
Regional install, service, and support from people who know the valley.
Edwards Questions
Common Questions
Do you serve Edwards, Colorado?
Yes. Edwards is within our nine-county service territory across Colorado's Western Slope. Schedule a complimentary in-home water analysis online or by phone.
How much does a water analysis cost in Edwards?
Nothing. Our in-home water analysis is complimentary with no obligation. A water treatment specialist visits your home, tests your water, and explains the results in plain language.
What water treatment do Edwards homes typically need?
Every home is different. Source water in this region often carries minerals that cause hardness and scale — but your water test tells the real story. We recommend treatment only when it makes sense for your home.
What does hard water look like in Edwards homes?
Hard water has elevated calcium and magnesium. In Edwards, that often means scale on fixtures, dry skin after showers, spots on glassware, and appliances that work harder than they should. A free in-home analysis measures hardness in your specific home.
Do I have to buy something after the test?
No. The analysis is genuinely free. We share what we find and recommend treatment only if it makes sense for your home and your budget.
Test Your Actual Water
Utility reports are system-wide. Water at your Edwards home can vary by neighborhood, plumbing, wells, and building age. A complimentary in-home analysis shows what is arriving at your tap — no cost, no obligation.
Schedule My Free Water Analysis