Colorado · 15 community water systems
Lead pipes in Arapahoe County, CO
15 community water systems serving Arapahoe County reported 2,445 lead and 464 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 10,195 of unknown material. The most are in City of Englewood.
2.2% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Colorado average (1.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 1.8%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.3%
- Unknown 7.6%
- Non-lead 90%
Water systems serving Arapahoe County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of EnglewoodArapahoe County | 2,433 | 0 | 682 | 22% |
| City of AuroraArapahoe County | 12 | 464 | 9,286 | 0.5% |
| Town of Deer TrailArapahoe County | 0 | 0 | 227 | 0% |
| East Cherry Creek Valley WSDArapahoe County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Southgate WSDArapahoe County | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Southwest Metropolitan WSDArapahoe County | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Arapahoe Cnty WwwaArapahoe County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Platte Canyon WSDArapahoe County | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Willows WDArapahoe County | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Cherry Creek Village WDArapahoe County | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Inverness WSDArapahoe County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of GlendaleGlendale | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Rangeview MDArapahoe County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Foxridge Farms MHPArapahoe County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Byers WSDArapahoe County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Arapahoe County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Arapahoe County reported 2,445 lead and 464 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 10,195 of unknown material.
Which Arapahoe County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Englewood (2,433), City of Aurora (476).
How do I check my home in Arapahoe County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.