Lead Service Lines

  • If you have a house that was built before 1970 but you did not take the survey and you know your water service line material, please contact us at 719.269.9019 or trpayne@canoncity.org and let us know your address and water service line so we can update this in our database.

  • If you don't know your water service line material, please contact us at 719.269.9019 or trpayne@canoncity.org so we can assist you.

  • If your water service line contains lead, we will contact you to discuss replacement options. Water systems are required to replace all system-owned lead service lines. Property owners are encouraged to replace their portion of the service line if it is made of lead. We are required to replace our portion of lead service line when the property owner notifies us they are replacing their portion of lead service line. If you are planning to replace your lead service line, contact us at 719. 269.9019 prior to replacement so that we can coordinate our efforts.

The goal of this project is to complete an inventory of lead and galvanized lines in order to adhere to the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) determined by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and being followed by the State of Colorado. https://cdphe.colorado.gov/lcr For questions, please contact Water Superintendent, Travis Payne, at trpayne@canoncity.org

Health Effects of Lead: 

Exposure to lead in drinking water can cause serious health effects in all age groups. Infants and children can have decreases in IQ and attention span. Lead exposure can lead to new learning and behavior problems or exacerbate existing learning and behavior problems. The children of women who are exposed to lead before or during pregnancy can have an increased risk of these adverse health effects. Adults can have increased risks of heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney or nervous system problems.

What can I do to reduce exposure to lead in drinking water?

In addition to your service line, plumbing or faucets in your home may contain lead and could increase lead levels in your drinking water. See below for a list of steps you can take to minimize lead in your water:

  1. Run your water to flush out lead. If it hasn’t been used for several hours, run the cold water tap until the temperature is noticeably colder. This flushes lead-containing water from the pipes. To conserve water, remember to catch the flushed tap water for plants or some other household use (e.g. cleaning).
  2. Always use cold water for drinking, cooking, and preparing baby formula. Never cook with or drink water from the hot water tap. Never use water from the hot water tap to make formula.
  3. Do not boil water to remove lead. Boiling water will not reduce lead.
  4. You may consider investing in a home water treatment device or alternative water source. When purchasing a water treatment device, make sure it is certified under Standard 53 by NSF International to remove lead. Contact NSF at 1-800-NSF-8010 or visit the NSF website. You may also visit the Water Quality Association's website.
  5. Get your child's blood tested. Contact your local health department or healthcare provider to find out how you can get your child tested for lead if you are concerned about exposure.
  6. For more information on reducing lead exposure around your home/building and the health effects of lead, visit EPA's website or contact your health care provider.

For more information contact us at:

Phone: 719.269.9019
Email: trpayne@canoncity.org