Edwards Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
3.7 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.4
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.002 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
103.2 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.17
energy & soap waste
Source: USGS Water Quality Portal · Updated 2026
0–60
mg/L
Soft
61–120
mg/L
Moderately Hard
121–180
mg/L
Hard
180+
mg/L
Very Hard
Appliance Damage Report
In Edwards, your appliances are currently losing 8% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Edwards | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 7.5 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -12% |
| Washing Machine | 11.3 yrs | 12 yrs | -6% |
| Water Heater | 13.1 yrs | 15 yrs | -13% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Edwards compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Edwards, Colorado | 63 mg/L | 2.5 ppt | 🟡 Moderately Hard | reservoir |
| Steamboat Springs, Colorado | 130.5 mg/L | 4.6 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Boulder, Colorado | 148 mg/L | 5.1 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Golden, Colorado | 57 mg/L | 2.3 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
| Dakota Ridge, Colorado | 52 mg/L | 2.1 ppt | 🟢 Soft | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Edwards compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Edwards | 63 mg/L | 🟡 Low |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Edwards's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Edwards, Colorado, in Eagle County — an Eagle County unincorporated community adjacent to Vail and Avon in the Vail Valley of central Colorado — receives its water from the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District, drawing from the Eagle River through the central Colorado distribution.
The soft 63 mg/L hardness and low TDS of 103.2 mg/L reflect the Eagle County supply's soft Rocky Mountain snowmelt character — the Precambrian Gore Range Gneiss and Cambrian Sawatch Sandstone are largely insoluble crystalline and sandstone formations in the Colorado Rockies; the Eagle River at Vail Valley collects clean high-altitude snowmelt with minimal mineral dissolution (compare Vail CO: 60/96 in Eagle County comparable; Avon CO: 65/107 in Eagle County comparable; Edwards consistent soft from the same Eagle County Eagle River Precambrian insoluble supply). The Eagle River watershed — Precambrian Gore Range Gneiss (insoluble — primary dilutant), Cambrian Sawatch Sandstone (slightly calcareous — primary hardness contributor), and Quaternary Eagle River valley alluvium (slightly calcareous — minimal TDS).
At 63 mg/L with TDS 103, Edwards' water is soft — minimal scale buildup, appliances last well. Annual descaling as preventative maintenance is sufficient. The PFAS level of 2.5 ppt is very low — an excellent and clean result for the Vail Valley. Review the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District's annual water quality report.
Geology & Source: Edwards in Eagle County draws from the Eagle River Water on the Eagle River supply (Eagle County, central Colorado) — the Colorado Rocky Mountain Vail Valley draws from Precambrian Gore Range Gneiss (insoluble) and Cambrian Sawatch Sandstone (slightly calcareous) — Colorado Eagle County Eagle River Precambrian insoluble supply produces soft water at 63 mg/L with TDS 103.2 mg/L.