Colorado · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Clear Creek County, CO
6 community water systems serving Clear Creek County reported 10 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 61 of unknown material. The most are in Town of Georgetown.
0.4% 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 0.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 2.7%
- Non-lead 97%
Water systems serving Clear Creek County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of GeorgetownClear Creek County | 9 | 0 | 8 | 1.4% |
| Town of Silver PlumeClear Creek County | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0.7% |
| Excell Lawson VillageClear Creek County | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0% |
| Western Inn MHPClear Creek County | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0% |
| City of Idaho SpringsClear Creek County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Lookout Mountain WDClear Creek 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 Clear Creek County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Clear Creek County reported 10 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 61 of unknown material.
Which Clear Creek County water systems have the most lead lines?
Town of Georgetown (9), Town of Silver Plume (1).
How do I check my home in Clear Creek 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.