Colorado · population 1,358
Lead pipes in Poncha Springs, CO
No lead lines reported
Most of Poncha Springs (population 1,358) gets its water from Town of Poncha Springs, which reported 781 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of Town of Poncha Springs'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 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Town of Poncha Springs (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): not detected 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, 1 health-based for Town of Poncha Springs.
Water systems serving Poncha Springs
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Poncha SpringsMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of SalidaServes nearby areas | 0 | 9 | 1,410 | 0.3% |
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 Poncha Springs
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Poncha Springs'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
- Cañon77 lead + galv. lines
- Leadville51 lead + galv. lines
- Crested Butteno lead reported
- Woodland Park3 lead + galv. lines
- Manitou Springs46 lead + galv. lines
- Snowmassno lead reported
- Friscono lead reported
- Alamosa1,686 unknown
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Questions
Does Poncha Springs, CO have lead pipes?
Town of Poncha Springs, which serves Poncha Springs, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Poncha Springs?
EPA's service area maps place most of Poncha Springs in Town of Poncha Springs's service area (PWSID CO0108650). City of Salida also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Poncha Springs home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of Poncha 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 Poncha 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 Town of Poncha Springs whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.