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Frisco Homes Deserve Better Water

Frisco sits at the heart of Summit County. Mineral-rich water should not define how your home feels. We test for free and recommend Kinetico treatment only when it makes sense.

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At a Glance

Frisco Water at a Glance

Water Utility
Town of Frisco
Typical Hardness
Moderately hard to hard
Contaminants Detected
26
Exceeding EWG Guidelines
18
Last Updated
2024

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.

Showing 26 of 26 contaminants

5880× EWG Guideline

High risk: Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS)

Detected
5.88 ppt
EWG Guideline
0.001 ppt
EPA Limit
10 ppt

5880× EWG Guideline

341× EWG Guideline

High risk: Haloacetic acids (HAA9)

cancer

Detected
20.5 ppb
EWG Guideline
0.06 ppb
EPA Limit
None

341× EWG Guideline

98× EWG Guideline

High risk: Haloacetic acids (HAA5)

cancer

Detected
9.76 ppb
EWG Guideline
0.1 ppb
EPA Limit
60 ppb

98× EWG Guideline

90× EWG Guideline

High risk: Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)

cancer

Detected
13.4 ppb
EWG Guideline
0.15 ppb
EPA Limit
80 ppb

90× EWG Guideline

48× EWG Guideline

High risk: Trichloroacetic acid

cancer

Detected
4.78 ppb
EWG Guideline
0.1 ppb
EPA Limit
None

48× EWG Guideline

39× EWG Guideline

High risk: Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)

Detected
0.233 ppt
EWG Guideline
0.006 ppt
EPA Limit
10 ppt

39× EWG Guideline

35× EWG Guideline

High risk: Bromodichloromethane

cancer

Detected
2.08 ppb
EWG Guideline
0.06 ppb
EPA Limit
None

35× EWG Guideline

25× EWG Guideline

High risk: Dibromoacetic acid

Detected
0.745 ppb
EWG Guideline
0.03 ppb
EPA Limit
None

25× EWG Guideline

21× EWG Guideline

High risk: Chloroform

cancer

Detected
8.30 ppb
EWG Guideline
0.4 ppb
EPA Limit
None

21× EWG Guideline

21× EWG Guideline

High risk: Dibromochloromethane

cancer

Detected
2.11 ppb
EWG Guideline
0.1 ppb
EPA Limit
None

21× EWG Guideline

20× EWG Guideline

High risk: Dichloroacetic acid

cancer

Detected
4.09 ppb
EWG Guideline
0.2 ppb
EPA Limit
None

20× EWG Guideline

20× EWG Guideline

High risk: Radium, combined (-226 and -228)

cancer

Detected
1.00 pCi/L
EWG Guideline
0.05 pCi/L
EPA Limit
5 pCi/L

20× EWG Guideline

11× EWG Guideline

High risk: Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)

cancer

Detected
1.03 ppt
EWG Guideline
0.09 ppt
EPA Limit
None

11× EWG Guideline

6.1× EWG Guideline

Moderate risk: Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS)

Detected
1.83 ppt
EWG Guideline
0.3 ppt
EPA Limit
None

6.1× EWG Guideline

2.8× EWG Guideline

Moderate risk: Nitrate

cancer

Detected
0.391 ppm
EWG Guideline
0.14 ppm
EPA Limit
10 ppm

2.8× EWG Guideline

1.9× EWG Guideline

Moderate risk: Bromoform

Detected
0.955 ppb
EWG Guideline
0.5 ppb
EPA Limit
None

1.9× EWG Guideline

1.8× EWG Guideline

Moderate risk: Uranium

Detected
0.77 pCi/L
EWG Guideline
0.43 pCi/L
EPA Limit
20 pCi/L

1.8× EWG Guideline

1.4× EWG Guideline

Moderate risk: Nitrate and nitrite

Detected
0.200 ppm
EWG Guideline
0.14 ppm
EPA Limit
10 ppm

1.4× EWG Guideline

Within EWG Guideline

Low risk: Barium

Detected
54.1 ppb
EWG Guideline
700 ppb
EPA Limit
2,000 ppb

Within EWG Guideline

Within EWG Guideline

Low risk: Selenium

Detected
1.71 ppb
EWG Guideline
30 ppb
EPA Limit
50 ppb

Within EWG Guideline

Detected

Low risk: Chromium (total)

Detected
1.71 ppb
EWG Guideline
EPA Limit
100 ppb
Within EWG Guideline

Low risk: Manganese

Detected
0.639 ppb
EWG Guideline
100 ppb
EPA Limit
None

Within EWG Guideline

Within EWG Guideline

Low risk: Monobromoacetic acid

Detected
0.133 ppb
EWG Guideline
25 ppb
EPA Limit
None

Within EWG Guideline

Within EWG Guideline

Low risk: Perfluorobutane sulfonate (PFBS)

Detected
0.817 ppt
EWG Guideline
2,000 ppt
EPA Limit
None

Within EWG Guideline

Within EWG Guideline

Low risk: Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHPA)

Detected
0.983 ppt
EWG Guideline
1,000 ppt
EPA Limit
None

Within EWG Guideline

Within EWG Guideline

Low risk: Perfluorohexanoic Acid (PFHxA)

Detected
2.00 ppt
EWG Guideline
1,000 ppt
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 Frisco

Common Homeowner Concerns

A lot of Frisco 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 Frisco

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 Frisco's Water

Frisco 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

Town of Frisco

Municipal & private well

Water Source

Frisco operates a municipal water system serving the town from Summit County surface and groundwater sources.

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 Frisco, 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 Frisco

The difference shows up in everyday moments around your Frisco home — not just on a spec sheet.

Untreated Water

What many Frisco 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
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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
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How treated water changes daily life at home
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

Water You Enjoy Every Day

Better taste for drinking, cooking, and ice — right at home in Frisco.

Softer Water Throughout

Showers, laundry, and fixtures that feel noticeably gentler on skin and finishes.

Regional Service & Support

Complimentary in-home analysis, honest recommendations, and service from a regional team across nine Colorado counties.

Frisco Questions

Common Questions

Do you serve Frisco, Colorado?

Yes. Frisco 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 Frisco?

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 Frisco 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 Frisco homes?

Hard water has elevated calcium and magnesium. In Frisco, 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 Frisco 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.

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