Security-Widefield Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
8.3 grains per gallon
Source
reservoir
pH Level
8
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.007 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
344.5 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.38
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 Security-Widefield, your appliances are currently losing 19% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Security-Widefield | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 4.9 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -42% |
| Washing Machine | 8.4 yrs | 12 yrs | -30% |
| Water Heater | 9.9 yrs | 15 yrs | -34% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Security-Widefield compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Security-Widefield, Colorado | 141.5 mg/L | 4.9 ppt | 🟠 Hard | reservoir |
| Fountain, Colorado | 123.5 mg/L | 4.3 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 Security-Widefield compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Security-Widefield | 141.5 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Security-Widefield's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Security-Widefield, Colorado, an unincorporated community in El Paso County — a major south Colorado Springs suburban community (Security-Widefield is a significant unincorporated El Paso County community south of Colorado Springs — one of the largest unincorporated communities in Colorado, with a significant military and working-class character driven by proximity to Peterson Space Force Base and Fort Carson), a diverse El Paso County community with a significant active-duty military, Hispanic-American, and working-class population, adjacent to Peterson Space Force Base (Peterson SFB is immediately adjacent to Security-Widefield — a significant driver of the community's demographics and economy), and a community that gained national attention for PFAS groundwater contamination from Peterson SFB's firefighting foam use (a significant environmental and public health issue) — draws its municipal water supply via the Security Water and Sanitation Districts. Water hardness in Security-Widefield measures 141.5 mg/L — classified as moderately hard.
Security-Widefield's moderate hardness reflects the mixed supply from Colorado Springs Utilities and local aquifer sources. The Security Water District blends: Colorado Springs Utilities supply (Front Range calcareous-poor granite, soft); and Widefield Aquifer (calcareous-moderate alluvial basin aquifer). The blend produces the moderate 141.5 mg/L.
At 141.5 mg/L, Security-Widefield residents encounter moderate scale accumulation. Monthly cleaning is recommended. Security Water and Sanitation Districts consistently deliver water meeting all Colorado CDPHE and EPA Safe Drinking Water Act requirements.
Geology & Source: Mixed supply from the Colorado Springs Utilities (Fryingpan–Arkansas and South Platte) and local Widefield Aquifer via the Security Water and Sanitation Districts — the El Paso County south Colorado Springs suburban corridor (Precambrian calcareous-poor Front Range granite and Pikes Peak Granite supply blend with calcareous-moderate Widefield Basin alluvium); moderately hard supply at 141.5 mg/L in El Paso County.