Colorado · population 493,554
Lead pipes in Colorado Springs, CO
No lead lines reported
Most of Colorado Springs (population 493,554) gets its water from Colorado Springs Utilities, which reported 161,736 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of Colorado Springs Utilities'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%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Colorado Springs Utilities (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 5.7 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 Colorado Springs Utilities.
Water systems serving Colorado Springs
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs UtilitiesMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Canterbury ParkAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| The Springs MHPAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Cherokee MDServes 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 Colorado Springs
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Colorado Springs Utilities'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
- Monumentno lead reported
- Woodland Park3 lead + galv. lines
- Cañon77 lead + galv. lines
- Castle Pines82 unknown
- Pueblo176 lead + galv. lines
- Parker82 unknown
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Questions
Does Colorado Springs, CO have lead pipes?
Colorado Springs Utilities, which serves Colorado Springs, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Colorado Springs?
EPA's service area maps place most of Colorado Springs in Colorado Springs Utilities's service area (PWSID CO0121150). Canterbury Park, The Springs MHP, Cherokee MD also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Colorado Springs home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Colorado Springs Utilities'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 Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs Utilities whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.