Colorado · population 7,641
Lead pipes in Lamar, CO
3,278 lines still unidentified
Most of Lamar (population 7,641) gets its water from City of Lamar. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 3,278 of 3,625 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of City of Lamar'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 90%
- Non-lead 9.6%
Latest lead test for City of Lamar (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 4 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 Lamar.
Water systems serving Lamar
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of LamarMain system | 0 | 0 | 3,278 | 0% |
| May Valley WAServes nearby areas | 0 | 4 | 409 | 0.6% |
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 Lamar
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Lamar'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
- Burlington33 lead + galv. lines
- Pueblo176 lead + galv. lines
- Fountainno lead reported
- Colorado Springsno lead reported
- Manitou Springs46 lead + galv. lines
- Monumentno lead reported
- Cañon77 lead + galv. lines
- Woodland Park3 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Lamar, CO have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but City of Lamar still lists 3,278 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Lamar?
EPA's service area maps place most of Lamar in City of Lamar's service area (PWSID CO0150700). May Valley WA also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Lamar home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Lamar'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 Lamar 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 Lamar whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.