Jackson Tap Water Quality Report
Jackson's water has 5 contaminants above EPA MCLGs. We recommend using a certified water filter.
4 other systems serving parts of Jackson report results above guidelines — check which system bills you. TETON SHADOWS HOA (1 above guidelines), RAFTER J SUBDIVISION HOA (2 above guidelines), OLD WEST CABINS (5 above guidelines), ASPENS PINES W&S DISTRICT (2 above guidelines)
Other systems listed for Jackson with results above guidelines: Y-O INVESTMENTS, INC. (4 above guidelines)
Water system
JACKSON, TOWN OF
5 other systems also serve parts of Jackson. 1 other system is listed for Jackson. See their figures
People Served
9,800
Health-based violations since 2020
0
JACKSON, TOWN OF. EPA SDWA violation data as of Q2 2026 (downloaded 2026-07-09).
Latest sample on file
Oct 2025 · JACKSON, TOWN OF
Utilities publish newer results in their annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report).
Is Jackson Tap Water Safe to Drink?
We strongly recommend using a certified water filter to reduce exposure: Jackson's water has 5 contaminants above EPA health-based guidelines. Check our filter recommendations below for NSF-certified options that can remove the specific contaminants found in Jackson's water.
JACKSON, TOWN OF, Jackson's water system, serves 9,800 people. 5 other systems also serve parts of Jackson. 1 other system is listed for Jackson. Each system's results are listed under its own name, never added to JACKSON, TOWN OF's. Water quality testing is conducted regularly and reported to the EPA. The latest sample on file for JACKSON, TOWN OF is from Oct 2025.
In EPA's 2023–2026 UCMR 5 testing, JACKSON, TOWN OF measured lithium at up to 26 µg/L, which EPA counts as above its health reference level of 10 µg/L. That level is a screening value EPA uses to decide what to study further, not a legal limit, and this result does not change this page's water-quality summary.
Boil water advisories are issued by water systems and state agencies, and they change from day to day. Boil water advisories in Wyoming
Jackson Water Service Areas
What these numbers actually mean for Jackson, WY
We read Jackson, WY’s published record and send you a short report — which findings warrant a decision, which to ignore, and what to do about it. Including when the answer is nothing.
- 5 contaminants above EPA MCLGs and 4 contaminants with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file)
- 114 results on file
- 23 PFAS compounds on record
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Recommended Water Filters for Jackson
Based on Jackson's water quality data, these NSF-certified filters are recommended to remove contaminants above EPA MCLGs.
AquaTru
Classic
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
0.04 gpm
Daily Production
600 gpd
Highlights:
- Best overall contaminant reduction score
- Most performance certifications
- Lifetime warranty
- NSF-42, NSF-53, NSF-58, NSF-401 certified
Removes 23 contaminants:
+18 more
Molybdenum, Barium, Chlorine, Arsenic, 83+ contaminants, Calcium, Chloride, Copper, Magnesium, Nitrate, Phosphorus, Sodium, Sulfate, Total Dissolved Solids, Zinc, Total THMs, Chloroform, Nitrate (as N)
AquaTru
Carafe
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
0.3 gpm
Daily Production
4 gpd
Highlights:
- Verified PFAS reduction
- Glass collection vessel
- Plug-and-play installation
- NSF-53, NSF-42, NSF-58, NSF-401, NSF-372 certified
Removes 17 contaminants:
+12 more
Arsenic, 83+ contaminants, Copper, Total THMs, Chloroform, Chloride, Sulfate, Nitrate (as N), Molybdenum, Barium, Strontium, Uranium
Solventum Purification Inc.
3MRO401
NSF Certified:
Daily Production
11.48 gpd
Highlights:
- NSF-58 certified reverse osmosis system
- 11.48 GPD production capacity
- Reduces total dissolved solids (TDS) for purer water
Removes 15 contaminants:
+10 more
Copper, Cryptosporidium, Fluoride, Lead, Radium 226, Radium 228, Radium, combined (-226 & -228), Selenium, Total Dissolved Solids, Turbidity
Solventum Purification Inc.
3MRO301
NSF Certified:
Daily Production
11.48 gpd
Highlights:
- NSF-58 certified reverse osmosis system
- 11.48 GPD production capacity
- Reduces total dissolved solids (TDS) for purer water
Removes 15 contaminants:
+10 more
Copper, Cryptosporidium, Fluoride, Lead, Radium 226, Radium 228, Radium, combined (-226 & -228), Selenium, Total Dissolved Solids, Turbidity
Verify Your Water Quality with Independent Testing
With 5 contaminants above EPA MCLGs and 4 contaminants with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file), independent laboratory testing provides a second opinion and can track changes over time.
SimpleLab
Advanced Home Water Test
$269
Comprehensive water analysis testing over 200 contaminants including bacteria, heavy metals, and chemical compounds.
Tap Score
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) Test
$139
Detects volatile organic compounds including industrial solvents, fuels, and chemical contaminants.
Tap Score
Advanced Microplastics Test
$829
Cutting-edge testing for microplastics particles in drinking water using advanced laboratory techniques.
With 5 contaminants above health guidelines, you may want to explore water purification options. Learn how to make distilled water at home for applications like humidifiers, CPAP machines, and baby formula.
What Jackson's water readings can explain
Utility-reported data for Jackson includes sulfate — the readings behind these common tap water questions. We publish a city-level hardness figure for Jackson, resolved from its water systems where they report one and estimated from county sampling where they do not. Each page starts with the hot-tap and cold-tap check, then shows what your own water system reported.
On a private well near Jackson? Public-water results do not apply to private wells. See Teton County well water testing and USGS risk data — modeled arsenic, nitrate, and the tests to run.
Water softener cost and installation in Jackson
Jackson's tap water measures 9.5 grains per gallon (163.0 mg/L) — hard on the USGS scale, the range where scale on fixtures and appliances is the usual complaint.
Water softener cost for 9.5 gpg water in Jackson — equipment and local installation labour for your ZIP code, with the sizing arithmetic shown in full. For the national picture first, read what a water softener costs — equipment, installation labour and ten-year ownership, each separated out. For Wyoming as a whole, read water softener cost in Wyoming — priced against the plumber wage published for the state.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jackson Tap Water
Jackson's water has 5 contaminants above EPA MCLGs. We strongly recommend using a certified water filter to reduce exposure to these contaminants. Check our filter recommendations below for NSF-certified options that can remove the specific contaminants found in Jackson's water.
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