Colorado · population 9,948
Lead pipes in Fort Lupton, CO
1 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Fort Lupton (population 9,948) gets its water from City of Ft Lupton. That system reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,303, with 2,163 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of City of Ft Lupton'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 65%
- Non-lead 34%
Latest lead test for City of Ft Lupton (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 4 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for City of Ft Lupton.
Water systems serving Fort Lupton
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Ft LuptonMain system | 0 | 1 | 2,163 | <0.1% |
| Aristocrat Ranchette Water ProjectServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 3 | 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 Fort Lupton
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Ft Lupton'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
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Questions
Does Fort Lupton, CO have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Ft Lupton, which serves Fort Lupton, reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,163 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Fort Lupton?
EPA's service area maps place most of Fort Lupton in City of Ft Lupton's service area (PWSID CO0162291). Aristocrat Ranchette Water Project also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Fort Lupton home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Ft Lupton'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 Fort Lupton 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 Ft Lupton whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.