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Real Time Water Quality in Colorado Springs, Colorado is
Daily TDS n/a ppm, Weekly TDS 38 ppm

TDS [Total Dissolved Solids] [ppm] is used worldwide as the standard for determining water quality. Typically, higher the TDS the more contaminants are in the water. Whether we live in or planning to move to Colorado Springs, Colorado, we would like to know if drinking tap water is safe* or is the water hard.

City water in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Water Quality – TDS (ppm)

Daily Water Temperature

* TDS means Total Dissolved Solids in Water.
** Based on the data collected from the TDSBots installed in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Residents of Colorado Springs, Colorado rely on their local water utility to provide safe and clean drinking water. The water quality in Colorado Springs is generally compliant with federal and state regulations. However, there are various factors that residents should be aware of in ensuring the water is safe and suitable for household use.

Key Points about Colorado Springs' Water Quality:

  1. Source: The primary sources of water in Colorado Springs come from local surface water sources including reservoirs and rivers. The city also uses groundwater sources to supplement the surface water supply.
  2. Testing and Standards: Colorado Springs Utilities conducts regular testing of the water supply to ensure it meets all standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE). These tests monitor various contaminants including bacteria, heavy metals, and chemicals to ensure compliance and safety.
  3. Water Hardness: Water in Colorado Springs tends to be moderately hard, containing higher levels of minerals such as calcium and magnesium. The hardness of the water can affect household appliances and lead to mineral buildup in plumbing systems over time.
  4. Common Concerns: Some residents report experiencing a distinct taste or odor in their tap water caused by mineral content and chlorine used in water treatment. Although these characteristics are generally not harmful to health, they can be improved with the use of water filtration systems.

While the tap water in Colorado Springs is safe to drink, residents are encouraged to use water purifiers and water softeners to address specific issues such as taste, odor, and mineral buildup. Implementing these solutions can ensure a higher quality of water for household use and peace of mind.

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Contact Your Local Elected Official & Water Supply Company

One of the best ways for cleaner water is to talk to elected officials who have a say in water quality. Ask questions and demand actionable plans for healthier water.

Filter Out Contaminants

Check out different water filters to protect your water against the detected contaminants.


Which water purifier to get for Colorado Springs, Colorado?

Types of filters

GAC & Carbon

Micro filter

Ultra filter

Nano filter

Reverse Osmosis filter

Particle size filtered

> 10 Microns

10 to 0.1 Microns

0.1 to 0.01 Microns

0.01 to 0.001 Microns

< 0.0001 Microns

Common Suspended Compounds

Sediments

Pollen

Giardia Cysts

Bacteria, Algae

Yeast Cells

Asbestos fibers

Blue Indigo Dye

Cryptosporidium

MicroPlastics

Some

PFAs -polyfluoroalkyl substances

Some

Arsenic, Lead, Cadmium, Mercury

Haloacetic acids (HAA5/HAA9)

Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)

Viruses

Some

Colloidal Silica

Some

Common Dissolved solids

1,1-Dichloroethane

Tetrachloroethylene (perchloroethylene)

Trichloroethylene

Pesticides and Herbicides

Some

Some

Synthetic Dyes

Bromide

Some

Some

Some

Some

Bromochloromethane

Some

Some

Some

Some

Hardness

Some

Aqueous Salts

Some

Endocrine disruptors

Some

Nitrate & nitrite

Some

1,4-Dioxane

Some

Aluminum

Some

Barium

Some

Chromium (total)

Some

Fluoride

Some

Manganese

Some

Molybdenum

Some

Selenium

Some

Strontium

Some

Trichlorofluoromethane

Some

Uranium, combined (pCi/L)

Some


What do we do? How do we help?

We have developed the TDSBot, an inexpensive IOT device that monitors, in real time, the Incoming and Outgoing TDS levels, temperature, flow rate and cumulative volume of water filtered. Easy to install, it works with all water purifiers including, sediment, GAC, Carbon, Micro, Ultra, Nano and Reverse Osmosis water filters. Key benefits:

  • Know the incoming and filtered water quality in real time.
  • Know the volume of water filtered by day, week, month and total.
  • Know in advance when to change filter cartridges. Too often we tend to realize that they need changing after the water purifier has stopped working or worse, when the water smells bad.
  • Change filters only when needed. Sometimes filters perform longer than their standard life due to better incoming water or lower usage. Reduce waste and save money.
  • Quality data collected is aggregated to show real time water quality data to all the community.

TDSBot can be installed on water purifiers from Pentair, Culligan, 3M, Brita, BWT, iSpring, and most other brands. Supports sediment, GAC, Micro, Ultra, Nano and Reverse osmosis filters. It can remotely monitor filters attached to Coffee machines, Ice makers, soda fountains, water dispensers, ovens, laundry & dish washing, car wash found at Cafes, convenient stores, healthcare facilities, hotels, offices, restaurants, colleges, schools, hydroponic systems, and many more.

Ensure safe and healthy drinking water


Sustainability Impact Insights

TDSBot can generate a variety of sustainability data, including water usage metrics, identify areas of reducing water waste, leak detection and prevention, extend filter and equipment lifespan, predictive maintenance alerts to extend equipment life and reduce environmental impact.
Sustainability data can be easily showcased on your corporate website or publicly shared on your social media

Learn About Water Quality

* A definition specific to a few codes is that “Safe drinking water” means water that meets all primary and secondary drinking water standards. Drinking water standards are set based on potential health impacts and also take into account the cost to meet the drinking water standard. Also, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines drinking water as safe when humans can drink it with low risk of immediate or long-term harm to your health. Although there may be health risks associated with certain contaminants found in drinking water not all contaminants are necessarily harmful.
** Based on the data collected from the TDSBots installed in Colorado Springs, Colorado

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