Lead Pipe Map

Colorado · population 70,554

Lead pipes in Grand Junction, CO

365 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Grand Junction (population 70,554) gets its water from City of Grand Junction. That system reported 189 lead and 176 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 10,108, with 0 more of unknown material.

3.6% of City of Grand Junction's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Colorado average (1.2%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).

189Lead
176Galvanized, replace
0Unknown material
9,743Non-lead

Latest lead test for City of Grand Junction (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 8.2 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 Grand Junction.

Water systems serving Grand Junction

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of Grand JunctionMain system18917603.6%
Ute WCDServes nearby areas0000%

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 Grand Junction

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

Find the official inventory mapCity of Grand Junction 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

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Questions

Does Grand Junction, CO have lead pipes?

Yes. City of Grand Junction, which serves Grand Junction, reported 189 lead and 176 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Grand Junction?

EPA's service area maps place most of Grand Junction in City of Grand Junction's service area (PWSID CO0139321). Ute WCD also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

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