Colorado · 12 community water systems
Lead pipes in Delta County, CO
12 community water systems serving Delta County reported 0 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 917 of unknown material. The most are in Town of Paonia.
<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 9.0%
- Non-lead 91%
Water systems serving Delta County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of PaoniaDelta County | 0 | 2 | 458 | 0.2% |
| Minnesota PipelinePaonia | 0 | 1 | 14 | 3.3% |
| Rogers Mesa WCDelta County | 0 | 0 | 197 | 0% |
| Town of Orchard CityDelta County | 0 | 0 | 157 | 0% |
| Lazear Domestic WCDelta County | 0 | 0 | 52 | 0% |
| West Paonia Domestic Water CompanyPaonia | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0% |
| Stewart Mesa WCDelta County | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0% |
| Hammond PipelineDelta County | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0% |
| City of DeltaDelta County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Upper Surface Creek Domestic WuaDelta County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Town of CedaredgeDelta County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Town of HotchkissDelta 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 Delta County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Delta County reported 0 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 917 of unknown material.
Which Delta County water systems have the most lead lines?
Town of Paonia (2), Minnesota Pipeline (1).
How do I check my home in Delta 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.