Iron in Colorado Well Water

In Colorado, iron levels average 0.121 mg/L, with a maximum recorded level of 0.326 mg/L. The EPA limit is 0.3 mg/L. Currently 9.1% of tested wells exceed this limit, affecting approximately 31,850 wells.

Testing for iron in Colorado typically costs around $127. If treatment is needed, water treatment systems for iron cost approximately $4,479.

The risk level for iron in Colorado is rated as moderate. The state average of 0.121 mg/L is 6.9% below the national average of 0.130 mg/L.