Lead Service Lines in Security Water District
Security Water District serves about 20,000 people in Colorado. If you're concerned about lead in your water, here's what you need to know about your utility's lead service line inventory status.
What is a lead service line?
A lead service line is the pipe that connects your home to the water main under the street. If installed before the 1980s, it may contain lead. Water sitting in the pipe overnight can absorb lead, especially if your water is acidic or soft. Lead has no color, taste, or smell—you cannot detect it without testing.
What has Security Water District inventoried?
As of now, Security Water District has not completed a public inventory of lead service lines. This means the utility has not yet documented which homes are served by lead pipes, galvanized pipes, or other materials.
Completing an inventory is required under the federal Lead and Copper Rule. Many water systems across the country are still working through this process. The absence of published data does not mean your water is safe or unsafe—it means the assessment is still underway or results have not yet been shared publicly.
What should you do right now?
Contact your utility directly. Call or email Security Water District and ask:
- Do you know if my home has a lead service line?
- When will the inventory results be available to the public?
- What is the status of your lead replacement program?
Get your water tested. Even if your service line is not lead, lead can enter your home through fixtures or solder. A certified lab can test your drinking water for lead. Your utility can provide a list of approved testing providers.
Protect yourself while waiting. If you're concerned about lead exposure—especially if children or pregnant people live in your home—use cold water for drinking and cooking (hot water holds more lead), and flush your tap for 30 seconds before use if water has sat overnight.
Health concerns?
Lead exposure affects children's developing brains. If you have questions about health risks, contact the CDC or speak with your pediatrician. Do not rely on utility communications alone for medical guidance.
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Next steps for residents
- Contact Security Water District (PWSID: CO0121775) and ask about lead service line inventory status and timeline
- Request your water be tested for lead at a certified laboratory
- Until results are available, flush cold water from your tap before use and avoid hot tap water for drinking or cooking
- If children live in your home, discuss lead exposure prevention with your pediatrician
Key figures
| Total inventoried lines | 0 |
|---|---|
| BIL/IIJA funding received | — |
| Replacement plan status | Not reported |
| Utility's LCRR inventory | Not provided |
Frequently asked
How do I know if my house has a lead service line?
You can't tell by looking at the pipe. Contact Security Water District and ask if your address is on their lead service line inventory. You can also have a plumber inspect the pipe where it enters your home, though a definitive answer often requires excavation or utility records.
Is it safe to drink my water right now?
The only way to know if lead is in your water is to test it. Contact Security Water District for a list of certified labs. In the meantime, use cold water for drinking and cooking, and flush your tap for 30 seconds if water has been sitting overnight.
When will Security Water District finish their lead inventory?
The utility has not yet published a timeline. Call them directly at their customer service line to ask about their inventory status and expected completion date.
What does the Lead and Copper Rule require?
The rule requires water utilities to inventory lead service lines and develop plans to replace them. Timelines vary by state and utility size, but all systems must comply. Ask your utility about their replacement plan and budget.