Colorado · 5 community water systems
Lead pipes in Routt County, CO
5 community water systems serving Routt County reported 1 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 446 of unknown material. The most are in City of Steamboat Springs.
<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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 5.3%
- Non-lead 95%
Water systems serving Routt County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Steamboat SpringsRoutt County | 1 | 0 | 188 | <0.1% |
| Town of Oak CreekRoutt County | 0 | 0 | 258 | 0% |
| Mt Werner WDRoutt County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Town of HaydenRoutt County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Steamboat II MDRoutt 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 Routt County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Routt County reported 1 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 446 of unknown material.
Which Routt County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Steamboat Springs (1).
How do I check my home in Routt 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.