Fountain Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
7.2 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
7.9
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.006 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
277.3 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.33
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 Fountain, your appliances are currently losing 16% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Fountain | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 5.5 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -35% |
| Washing Machine | 9 yrs | 12 yrs | -25% |
| Water Heater | 10.7 yrs | 15 yrs | -29% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Fountain compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Fountain, Colorado | 123.5 mg/L | 4.3 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Security-Widefield, Colorado | 141.5 mg/L | 4.9 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Fort Carson, Colorado | 121 mg/L | 4.3 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Cimarron Hills, Colorado | 124 mg/L | 4.4 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Colorado Springs, Colorado | 148.5 mg/L | 5.1 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
National Benchmark
How Fountain compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Fountain | 123.5 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Fountain's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Fountain, Colorado, in El Paso County — a major south Colorado Springs suburban community (Fountain is a significant El Paso County city — a south Colorado Springs suburb adjacent to Fort Carson (one of the most important US Army installations in the United States — Fort Carson is home of the 4th Infantry Division, the 10th Special Forces Group, and numerous other significant Army units; Fort Carson is the principal economic driver of the El Paso County south Colorado Springs corridor); Fountain is one of the primary residential communities for Fort Carson military families, and the city has grown significantly with Fort Carson's expansion), a diverse El Paso County community with a significant military and veteran, Hispanic-American, and working-class suburban population, adjacent to Security–Widefield in the south El Paso County corridor, home of a growing south Colorado Springs commercial corridor, and a community shaped by its proximity to Fort Carson and the Colorado Springs metro — draws its municipal water supply via the City of Fountain Water Division. Water hardness in Fountain measures 123.5 mg/L — classified as moderately hard.
Fountain's moderate hardness reflects the south Colorado Springs El Paso County Front Range watershed's calcareous-moderate character. The Colorado Springs Utilities blend at Fountain–El Paso County draws from the Pikes Peak region watershed with effective treatment, producing the moderate 123.5 mg/L.
At 123.5 mg/L, Fountain residents encounter moderate scale accumulation. Monthly cleaning is recommended. City of Fountain Water Division consistently delivers water meeting all Colorado CDPHE and EPA Safe Drinking Water Act requirements.
Geology & Source: River supply from the Fountain Creek watershed via the City of Fountain Water Division — the El Paso County south Colorado Springs Fountain corridor (Precambrian calcareous-poor Pikes Peak Granite — the calcareous-moderate south Colorado Springs El Paso County Front Range watershed; effective treatment); moderately hard supply at 123.5 mg/L in El Paso County.