Colorado · 4 community water systems
Lead pipes in Prowers County, CO
4 community water systems serving Prowers County reported 2 lead and 15 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,708 of unknown material. The most are in Bristol WSD.
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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.3%
- Unknown 84%
- Non-lead 16%
Water systems serving Prowers County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol WSDProwers County | 2 | 11 | 3 | 19% |
| May Valley WAProwers County | 0 | 4 | 409 | 0.6% |
| City of LamarProwers County | 0 | 0 | 3,278 | 0% |
| Prosperity Lane WAProwers County | 0 | 0 | 18 | 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 Prowers County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Prowers County reported 2 lead and 15 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,708 of unknown material.
Which Prowers County water systems have the most lead lines?
Bristol WSD (13), May Valley WA (4).
How do I check my home in Prowers 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.