Colorado · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Pueblo County, CO
7 community water systems serving Pueblo County reported 67 lead and 111 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 22,738 of unknown material. The most are in Pueblo Board of WW.
0.3% 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) 0.2%
- Unknown 37%
- Non-lead 62%
Water systems serving Pueblo County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pueblo Board of WWPueblo County | 67 | 109 | 21,048 | 0.4% |
| Town of RyePueblo County | 0 | 2 | 67 | 1.7% |
| Pueblo West MDPueblo County | 0 | 0 | 1,535 | 0% |
| Town of BoonePueblo County | 0 | 0 | 88 | 0% |
| St Charles Mesa WDPueblo County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Colorado City MDPueblo County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Avondale WSDPueblo 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 Pueblo County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Pueblo County reported 67 lead and 111 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 22,738 of unknown material.
Which Pueblo County water systems have the most lead lines?
Pueblo Board of WW (176), Town of Rye (2).
How do I check my home in Pueblo 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.