Colorado · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Otero County, CO
6 community water systems serving Otero County reported 0 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,712 of unknown material. The most are in City of La Junta.
<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 60%
- Non-lead 40%
Water systems serving Otero County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of La JuntaOtero County | 0 | 4 | 2,234 | 0.1% |
| City of Rocky FordOtero County | 0 | 0 | 1,422 | 0% |
| East End WAOtero County | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0% |
| Holbrook Center Soft WAOtero County | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0% |
| South Side WAOtero County | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Town of FowlerOtero 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 Otero County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Otero County reported 0 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,712 of unknown material.
Which Otero County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of La Junta (4).
How do I check my home in Otero 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.