Colorado · population 1,087
Lead pipes in Pierce, CO
5 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Pierce (population 1,087) gets its water from North Weld County WD. That system reported 0 lead and 5 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 6,356, with 2,137 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of North Weld County WD'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) <0.1%
- Unknown 34%
- Non-lead 66%
Latest lead test for North Weld County WD (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 3.4 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 North Weld County WD.
Water systems serving Pierce
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Weld County WDMain system | 0 | 5 | 2,137 | <0.1% |
| Town of PierceServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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 Pierce
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on North Weld County 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
- Aultno lead reported
- Eatonno lead reported
- Severance5 lead + galv. lines
- Wellingtonno lead reported
- Timnathno lead reported
- Windsorno lead reported
- Greeley273 lead + galv. lines
- Fort Collinsno lead reported
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Questions
Does Pierce, CO have lead pipes?
Yes. North Weld County WD, which serves Pierce, reported 0 lead and 5 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,137 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Pierce?
EPA's service area maps place most of Pierce in North Weld County WD's service area (PWSID CO0162553). Town of Pierce also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Pierce home has a lead service line?
Search your address on North Weld County 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 Pierce 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 North Weld County WD whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.