Colorado · 16 community water systems
Lead pipes in Boulder County, CO
16 community water systems serving Boulder County reported 1 lead and 30 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,367 of unknown material. The most are in City of Lafayette.
<0.1% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Colorado average (1.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 5.1%
- Non-lead 95%
Water systems serving Boulder County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of LafayetteBoulder County | 1 | 30 | 614 | 0.3% |
| City of LouisvilleBoulder County | 0 | 0 | 4,416 | 0% |
| Arbordale Acres MHPBoulder County | 0 | 0 | 286 | 0% |
| LMP Coop MHPBoulder County | 0 | 0 | 36 | 0% |
| East Boulder County WDBoulder County | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0% |
| City of BoulderBoulder County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of LongmontBoulder County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Town of ErieBoulder County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Left Hand WDBoulder County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Superior MD No 1Boulder County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Longs Peak WDBoulder County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Town of LyonsBoulder County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Town of NederlandBoulder County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Boulder Meadows MHPBoulder County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Pine Brook Hills WDBoulder County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Mile Hi Water INC HaulerBoulder County | 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 Boulder County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Boulder County reported 1 lead and 30 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,367 of unknown material.
Which Boulder County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Lafayette (31).
How do I check my home in Boulder 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.