Colorado · 5 community water systems
Lead pipes in Montezuma County, CO
5 community water systems serving Montezuma County reported 0 lead and 108 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,195 of unknown material. The most are in Town of Mancos.
1.0% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Colorado average (1.2%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.0%
- Unknown 11%
- Non-lead 88%
Water systems serving Montezuma County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of MancosMontezuma County | 0 | 96 | 231 | 16% |
| City of CortezMontezuma County | 0 | 12 | 261 | 0.3% |
| Montezuma WCMontezuma County | 0 | 0 | 577 | 0% |
| Mancos Rural Water CompanyMontezuma County | 0 | 0 | 126 | 0% |
| Town of DoloresMontezuma 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 Montezuma County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Montezuma County reported 0 lead and 108 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,195 of unknown material.
Which Montezuma County water systems have the most lead lines?
Town of Mancos (96), City of Cortez (12).
How do I check my home in Montezuma 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.