Colorado · population 2,486
Lead pipes in Telluride, CO
No lead lines reported
Most of Telluride (population 2,486) gets its water from Town of Telluride, which reported 1,715 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of Town of Telluride'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 Telluride (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 1 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 Town of Telluride.
Water systems serving Telluride
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of TellurideMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Town of Mountain VillageServes 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 Telluride
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Town of Telluride'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
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Questions
Does Telluride, CO have lead pipes?
Town of Telluride, which serves Telluride, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Telluride?
EPA's service area maps place most of Telluride in Town of Telluride's service area (PWSID CO0157800). Town of Mountain Village also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Telluride home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Town of Telluride'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 Telluride 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 Telluride whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.