Colorado · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Montrose County, CO
8 community water systems serving Montrose County reported 0 lead and 7 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 159 of unknown material. The most are in Town of Naturita.
<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 0.7%
- Non-lead 99%
Water systems serving Montrose County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of NaturitaMontrose County | 0 | 7 | 120 | 1.8% |
| Paradox Pipeline CoMontrose County | 0 | 0 | 39 | 0% |
| Tri County WCDMontrose County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of MontroseMontrose County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Menoken WDMontrose County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Chipeta WDMontrose County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Town of OlatheMontrose County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Northbrook Villas MHCMontrose 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 Montrose County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Montrose County reported 0 lead and 7 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 159 of unknown material.
Which Montrose County water systems have the most lead lines?
Town of Naturita (7).
How do I check my home in Montrose 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.