Lead Pipe Map

Colorado · population 1,272

Lead pipes in Mancos, CO

96 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Mancos (population 1,272) gets its water from Town of Mancos. That system reported 0 lead and 96 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 606, with 231 more of unknown material.

16% of Town of Mancos's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Colorado average (1.2%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
96Galvanized, replace
231Unknown material
279Non-lead

Latest lead test for Town of Mancos (Jan 2024–Jun 2024): 0.9 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 Town of Mancos.

Water systems serving Mancos

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Town of MancosMain system09623116%
Mancos Rural Water CompanyAlso serves parts of the city001260%

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 Mancos

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

Find the official inventory mapTown of Mancos details

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.

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 Mancos, CO have lead pipes?

Yes. Town of Mancos, which serves Mancos, reported 0 lead and 96 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 231 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Mancos?

EPA's service area maps place most of Mancos in Town of Mancos's service area (PWSID CO0142700). Mancos Rural Water Company also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

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