Colorado · population 2,624
Lead pipes in Leadville, CO
51 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Leadville (population 2,624) gets its water from Parkville WD. That system reported 1 lead and 50 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,467, with 481 more of unknown material.
2.1% of Parkville WD's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Colorado average (1.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.0%
- Unknown 19%
- Non-lead 78%
Latest lead test for Parkville WD (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 3 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 2 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Parkville WD.
Water systems serving Leadville
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkville WDMain system | 1 | 50 | 481 | 2.1% |
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 Leadville
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Parkville WD'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
- Friscono lead reported
- Dillonno lead reported
- Avonno lead reported
- Snowmassno lead reported
- Crested Butteno lead reported
- Georgetown9 lead + galv. lines
- Winter Parkno lead reported
- Poncha Springsno lead reported
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Questions
Does Leadville, CO have lead pipes?
Yes. Parkville WD, which serves Leadville, reported 1 lead and 50 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 481 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Leadville?
EPA's service area maps place most of Leadville in Parkville WD's service area (PWSID CO0133700).
How do I check whether my Leadville home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Parkville WD'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 Leadville 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 Parkville WD whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.