123× EWG Guideline
High risk: Haloacetic acids (HAA5)
cancer
- Detected
- 12.3 ppb
- EWG Guideline
- 0.1 ppb
- EPA Limit
- 60 ppb
123× EWG Guideline
Gypsum, Colorado · Eagle County
What's Actually in Gypsum's Water?
Municipal reports tell part of the story. This page lets you explore Gypsum's water source, hardness, detected contaminants, EWG health guidelines, EPA legal limits — and what those numbers actually mean for a home in the lower Eagle Valley.
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Gypsum Water at a Glance
Gypsum Water at a Glance
A factual snapshot from publicly available utility testing compiled by the Environmental Working Group for Town of Gypsum. Use it as a starting point — the full contaminant explorer below shows detected levels, EWG health guidelines, and EPA legal limits.
- Water Utility
- Town of Gypsum
- Typical Hardness
- Moderately hard to hard
- Contaminants Detected
- 15
- Exceeding EWG Guidelines
- 10
- Last Updated
- 2024
Exceeding an EWG health guideline is not the same as violating an EPA legal limit. EWG guidelines are often more conservative research benchmarks; utilities can meet federal standards while still showing results above EWG thresholds.
Local Water Quality
Gypsum Contaminant Explorer
Search and filter individual contaminants for Gypsum. Each card shows the detected level alongside the EWG health guideline and EPA legal limit where available — so you can see the difference between research guidance and federal compliance.
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74× EWG Guideline
High risk: Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
cancer
- Detected
- 11.1 ppb
- EWG Guideline
- 0.15 ppb
- EPA Limit
- 80 ppb
74× EWG Guideline
68× EWG Guideline
High risk: Trichloroacetic acid
cancer
- Detected
- 6.84 ppb
- EWG Guideline
- 0.1 ppb
- EPA Limit
- None
68× EWG Guideline
36× EWG Guideline
High risk: Bromodichloromethane
cancer
- Detected
- 2.14 ppb
- EWG Guideline
- 0.06 ppb
- EPA Limit
- None
36× EWG Guideline
27× EWG Guideline
High risk: Dichloroacetic acid
cancer
- Detected
- 5.42 ppb
- EWG Guideline
- 0.2 ppb
- EPA Limit
- None
27× EWG Guideline
21× EWG Guideline
High risk: Chloroform
cancer
- Detected
- 8.44 ppb
- EWG Guideline
- 0.4 ppb
- EPA Limit
- None
21× EWG Guideline
5.4× EWG Guideline
Moderate risk: Dibromochloromethane
cancer
- Detected
- 0.543 ppb
- EWG Guideline
- 0.1 ppb
- EPA Limit
- None
5.4× EWG Guideline
5× EWG Guideline
Moderate risk: Radium, combined (-226 and -228)
cancer
- Detected
- 0.25 pCi/L
- EWG Guideline
- 0.05 pCi/L
- EPA Limit
- 5 pCi/L
5× EWG Guideline
1.8× EWG Guideline
Moderate risk: Nitrate and nitrite
- Detected
- 0.250 ppm
- EWG Guideline
- 0.14 ppm
- EPA Limit
- 10 ppm
1.8× EWG Guideline
1.4× EWG Guideline
Moderate risk: Nitrate
- Detected
- 0.200 ppm
- EWG Guideline
- 0.14 ppm
- EPA Limit
- 10 ppm
1.4× EWG Guideline
Within EWG Guideline
Low risk: Uranium
- Detected
- 0.34 pCi/L
- EWG Guideline
- 0.43 pCi/L
- EPA Limit
- 20 pCi/L
Within EWG Guideline
Within EWG Guideline
Low risk: Barium
- Detected
- 48.8 ppb
- EWG Guideline
- 700 ppb
- EPA Limit
- 2,000 ppb
Within EWG Guideline
Detected
Low risk: Chromium (total)
- Detected
- 2.67 ppb
- EWG Guideline
- —
- EPA Limit
- 100 ppb
Detected
Low risk: Fluoride
- Detected
- 0.0450 ppm
- EWG Guideline
- —
- EPA Limit
- 4 ppm
Within EWG Guideline
Low risk: Selenium
- Detected
- 0.333 ppb
- EWG Guideline
- 30 ppb
- EPA Limit
- 50 ppb
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.
From the Numbers to Daily Life
What Does This Mean in a Gypsum Home?
Utility reports describe water leaving the plant. Hardness and mineral content still show up in showers, fixtures, appliances, and taste once that water reaches a Gypsum kitchen or bathroom — which is why homeowners often notice these patterns first.
Scale on fixtures and glass shower doors that will not scrub away
Dry skin and hair after showering — especially in dry valley winters
Water heaters and appliances working harder than they should
Tap water that affects taste for coffee, cooking, and everyday drinking
Local Context
About Gypsum's Water
Gypsum's municipal water often carries minerals that show up as hardness, scale on fixtures, and taste differences — especially in homes with high water use in kitchens and bathrooms.
Utility
Town of Gypsum
Municipal & private well
Water Source
Gypsum is served by the Town of Gypsum municipal water system, which provides treated drinking water to residents from regional 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 Gypsum, 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 Gypsum
The difference shows up in everyday moments around your Gypsum home — not just on a spec sheet.
Untreated Water
What many Gypsum 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
Showers That Feel Better
Softer water on your skin and hair — something you notice the first week.
Water Worth Drinking
Dedicated drinking water filtration for coffee, ice, and everyday hydration.
Protected Appliances
Help extend the life of water heaters, dishwashers, and the fixtures you have already invested in.
From a Gypsum Homeowner
What Neighbors Notice
“We absolutely LOVE our Kinetico K5. The water tastes amazing, our coffee and tea are noticeably better and having it connected to our instant hot water dispenser is a game changer. Sundance was fantastic to work with!”
Gypsum Questions
Common Questions
Do Gypsum homes need a water softener?
Many Gypsum-area homes have hard water that causes scale, dry skin, and appliance wear. An in-home water analysis shows what is in your water and whether treatment makes sense — before you spend a dollar.
Do you install reverse osmosis in Gypsum?
Yes. When drinking-water taste or filtration is the priority, we install Kinetico drinking water systems, including reverse osmosis. Every recommendation starts with your water test — not a catalog page.
How much does a water analysis cost in Gypsum?
Nothing. Our in-home water analysis is complimentary with no obligation. A specialist visits your Gypsum home, tests your water, and explains the results in plain language.
Curious What Reaches Your Tap?
Utility reports are system-wide. An in-home analysis shows what is arriving at your Gypsum kitchen sink — explained clearly, with recommendations only if they make sense.
Schedule an In-Home Water Analysis