Lead Pipe Map

Colorado · population 4,607

Lead pipes in Manitou Springs, CO

46 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Manitou Springs (population 4,607) gets its water from City of Manitou Springs. That system reported 0 lead and 46 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,227, with 1,166 more of unknown material.

2.1% of City of Manitou Springs's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Colorado average (1.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
46Galvanized, replace
1,166Unknown material
1,015Non-lead

Latest lead test for City of Manitou Springs (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 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 Manitou Springs.

Water systems serving Manitou Springs

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of Manitou SpringsMain system0461,1662.1%
Colorado Springs UtilitiesServes 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 Manitou Springs

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

Find the official inventory mapCity of Manitou Springs 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 Manitou Springs, CO have lead pipes?

Yes. City of Manitou Springs, which serves Manitou Springs, reported 0 lead and 46 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,166 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Manitou Springs?

EPA's service area maps place most of Manitou Springs in City of Manitou Springs's service area (PWSID CO0121450). Colorado Springs Utilities also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

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