Westminster City of Lead Service Line Inventory
Westminster serves about 202,000 residents in Colorado and is required to maintain an inventory of lead service lines—the pipes that carry water from the public main into homes. These lines can leach lead into drinking water, especially in older homes.
What we know about Westminster's inventory
Westminster has not yet inventoried its lead service lines. Total lines inventoried: 0. This doesn't mean the system has no lead lines; it means the count is still in progress or not yet made public.
Federal law requires water systems to complete lead service line inventories and share results with customers. The deadline has been extended multiple times. Westminster may still be in the early stages of mapping its lines, which can take years for large systems.
Why this matters
Lead service lines are the most common source of lead in drinking water. If your home was built before the 1980s—especially before the 1950s—there's a higher chance your service line contains lead. Even "safe" water leaving the treatment plant can pick up lead as it travels through old pipes inside your home or in your yard.
Infants, young children, and pregnant people face the greatest health risks from lead exposure. If you have concerns about your family's exposure, talk to your pediatrician or contact the CDC's lead information line.
What you can do now
Contact Westminster directly to ask:
- Whether your address has been identified as having a lead service line
- What the timeline is for completing the full inventory
- Whether the system offers free or discounted testing of your water
- What temporary steps you can take while awaiting results (like flushing lines or using filters)
You can also request a copy of Westminster's lead service line inventory plan, which should outline how they're identifying and replacing lead lines.
Many older homes have lead service lines, and the risk is manageable with the right information and action. Getting answers specific to your home is the first step.
Next steps for residents
- Call Westminster City of to ask about your specific address and any lead line findings
- Request a copy of the system's lead service line inventory and replacement plan
- If you have young children or are pregnant, consider having your water tested for lead
- Ask about available water testing programs or discounts through your utility
Key figures
| Total inventoried lines | 0 |
|---|---|
| BIL/IIJA funding received | — |
| Replacement plan status | Not reported |
| Utility's LCRR inventory | Not provided |
Frequently asked
Does Westminster have lead in the water?
Westminster has not yet completed a public inventory of its lead service lines, so we don't have a count. Lead levels depend on your specific service line and home's internal plumbing. Contact the utility to ask if your address has a known lead service line and to request water testing.
How do I know if my house has a lead service line?
Call Westminster directly and provide your address. They can tell you if your line has been identified as lead. You can also hire a plumber to inspect the line on your property, or request free/discounted testing from the utility.
Is it safe to drink tap water in Westminster?
Westminster treats its water to meet federal safety standards. However, lead can enter water through old service lines and internal plumbing. If you're concerned about lead, ask the utility about testing your water and whether your line has been identified as lead.
When will Westminster finish its lead service line inventory?
Westminster has not announced a public completion date. Contact the utility directly to ask about their timeline and to request updates on progress in your neighborhood.