Lead Pipe Map

Colorado · population 9,151

Lead pipes in Cortez, CO

12 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Cortez (population 9,151) gets its water from City of Cortez. That system reported 0 lead and 12 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,846, with 261 more of unknown material.

0.3% of City of Cortez's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Colorado average (1.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
12Galvanized, replace
261Unknown material
3,573Non-lead

Latest lead test for City of Cortez (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 2.2 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 Cortez.

Water systems serving Cortez

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of CortezMain system0122610.3%
Towaoc Water SystemServes nearby areas008200%

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 Cortez

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Cortez's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapCity of Cortez details

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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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Cortez, CO have lead pipes?

Yes. City of Cortez, which serves Cortez, reported 0 lead and 12 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 261 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Cortez?

EPA's service area maps place most of Cortez in City of Cortez's service area (PWSID CO0142200). Towaoc Water System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Cortez home has a lead service line?

Search your address on City of Cortez'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 Cortez 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 Cortez whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.