Colorado · population 121,873
Lead pipes in Arvada, CO
12 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Arvada (population 121,873) gets its water from City of Arvada. That system reported 0 lead and 12 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 41,792, with 1,221 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of City of Arvada's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Colorado average (1.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 2.9%
- Non-lead 97%
Latest lead test for City of Arvada (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 3.1 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for City of Arvada.
Water systems serving Arvada
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of ArvadaMain system | 0 | 12 | 1,221 | <0.1% |
| Ralston Valley WSDServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in Arvada
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Arvada's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Wheat Ridgeno lead reported
- Westminster1 lead + galv. lines
- Superiorno lead reported
- Edgewaterno lead reported
- Federal Heightsno lead reported
- Louisville4,416 unknown
- Lakewoodno lead reported
- Broomfieldno lead reported
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Questions
Does Arvada, CO have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Arvada, which serves Arvada, reported 0 lead and 12 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,221 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Arvada?
EPA's service area maps place most of Arvada in City of Arvada's service area (PWSID CO0130001). Ralston Valley WSD also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Arvada home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Arvada's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in Arvada be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask City of Arvada whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.