Colorado · population 17,193
Lead pipes in Cañon, CO
77 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Cañon (population 17,193) gets its water from City of Canon City. That system reported 0 lead and 77 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 8,745, with 3,463 more of unknown material.
0.9% of City of Canon City's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Colorado average (1.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.9%
- Unknown 40%
- Non-lead 60%
Latest lead test for City of Canon City (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 2 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 Canon City.
Water systems serving Cañon
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Canon CityMain system | 0 | 77 | 3,463 | 0.9% |
| Park Center WDServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 32 | 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 Cañon
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Canon City'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
- Manitou Springs46 lead + galv. lines
- Fountainno lead reported
- Pueblo176 lead + galv. lines
- Colorado Springsno lead reported
- Woodland Park3 lead + galv. lines
- Poncha Springsno lead reported
- Monumentno lead reported
- Castle Pines82 unknown
Check another water system
Questions
Does Cañon, CO have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Canon City, which serves Cañon, reported 0 lead and 77 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,463 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Cañon?
EPA's service area maps place most of Cañon in City of Canon City's service area (PWSID CO0122100). Park Center WD also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Cañon home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Canon City'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 Cañon 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 Canon City whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.