ENGLEWOOD CITY OF — Lead Service Line Inventory
Englewood serves about 57,000 people in Colorado. Like many US water systems, the city draws from surface water sources and may have lead service lines—the pipes that connect the water main to homes built before lead was banned in 1986.
What we know about Englewood's lead service lines
Inventory status: Englewood has not yet completed or published a public lead service line inventory. This means the city has not publicly disclosed how many homes may be served by lead pipes, or what percentage of the system is affected.
A lead service line inventory is a map of where these pipes exist. The Safe Drinking Water Act now requires all water utilities to create and share this information by 2024. An inventory helps homeowners and the city plan for replacement and decide whether water testing or treatment makes sense for your home.
Why this matters for your home
Lead service lines are a common legacy of older water infrastructure. They're typically only a problem when water is corrosive (acidic) or sits in pipes for hours—both can leach lead into drinking water. However, the only way to know if your home is affected is to:
1. Check whether your city has published an inventory and find your address 2. Ask your water utility directly if your line is lead 3. Request a free or low-cost water test from Englewood
What Englewood should do next
Federal law and Colorado regulations require utilities to complete inventories and share them with residents. If Englewood has not yet published theirs, contact the utility to ask:
- When the inventory will be complete
- Whether funding (such as Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act grants) has been allocated to this work
- How to get your home tested or your address checked
Next steps for residents
- Contact Englewood's water department directly and ask if your address is on a lead service line or provide a reference to their inventory status.
- Request a water test to check for lead in your tap water. Many utilities offer this free or cheap.
- Check your pipes if you can access them in a basement or crawl space—lead pipes are soft, dull gray, and easily scratched with a coin.
- If you have young children, talk to your pediatrician about lead exposure and testing recommendations.
Key figures
| Total inventoried lines | 0 |
|---|---|
| BIL/IIJA funding received | — |
| Replacement plan status | Not reported |
| Utility's LCRR inventory | Not provided |
Frequently asked
Does Englewood have lead in the water?
We don't know yet—the city has not published a complete lead service line inventory. Lead in water depends on whether your home has a lead service line and whether the water is corrosive. The only way to know is to test your tap water or ask the city about your address.
How do I find out if my house has a lead service line?
Contact Englewood's water utility and ask them to check your address in their records. You can also look at your pipes in the basement if accessible—lead pipes are soft, dull gray, and scratch easily with a coin.
Is it safe to drink tap water in Englewood?
Englewood treats its water and monitors it for safety. However, if your home has a lead service line or older plumbing, lead can leach into your tap water. A free or low-cost water test from the utility or a certified lab will tell you if lead is present in your home.
When will Englewood finish its lead service line inventory?
Federal law requires completion by 2024. Contact Englewood's water department to ask about their timeline and whether they've received funding to complete and publish the inventory.