Colorado · 4 community water systems
Lead pipes in Chaffee County, CO
4 community water systems serving Chaffee County reported 0 lead and 9 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,412 of unknown material. The most are in City of Salida.
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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.1%
- Unknown 23%
- Non-lead 77%
Water systems serving Chaffee County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of SalidaChaffee County | 0 | 9 | 1,410 | 0.3% |
| Town of Buena VistaChaffee County | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Town of Poncha SpringsChaffee County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Buena Vista Correctional FacilityChaffee 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 Chaffee County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Chaffee County reported 0 lead and 9 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,412 of unknown material.
Which Chaffee County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Salida (9).
How do I check my home in Chaffee 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.