STRATMOOR HILLS WSD Lead Service Line Inventory

What You Need to Know

Stratmoor Hills Water & Sanitation District serves about 6,500 people in Colorado. Like all US water systems, this utility is required by federal law to identify and publicly report which homes are connected by lead service lines—the pipes that carry water from the main water line under the street to your home.

Current status: Stratmoor Hills WSD has not yet completed and published a full lead service line inventory.

Why This Matters

A lead service line is the most common source of lead in tap water for homes that have one. Lead is a serious health concern, especially for children and pregnant people. Even at low levels, lead can affect brain development and learning. If your home was built before 1950, or if you're unsure, you should assume your service line may be at risk.

The good news: lead in water is preventable and treatable. Simply running water before using it for drinking or cooking, or installing a certified filter, can reduce lead exposure right away.

What Stratmoor Hills WSD Has Shared

The utility has not yet reported data on how many service lines have been inventoried, how many are lead, galvanized (which can also leach lead), or confirmed lead-free. They also have not published a replacement timeline or received federal funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law specifically for lead service line replacement—though funding may still be pursued.

This does not mean the utility is inactive on this issue. Many water systems are still in the early stages of inventory work.

What You Can Do Today

You don't need to wait for a complete inventory to take action:

• Get your water tested for lead at home. Contact Stratmoor Hills WSD or your county health department for a free or low-cost test kit.
• Ask your water utility directly if your address is on a lead service line. They may have partial data or historical records, even if the full inventory isn't public yet.
• Use a certified filter marked NSF/53 or WQA Gold Seal for lead reduction while you investigate.
• For health questions, contact your pediatrician or call the CDC helpline (1-800-CDC-INFO).

Next Steps for Residents

• Contact Stratmoor Hills WSD at your earliest convenience and ask: "Is my service line lead?" or "When will your lead service line inventory be published?"
• Request a free water test through the utility or your local health department.
• If you have children under 6 or are pregnant, consider using bottled water or a certified filter until you confirm your service line status.
• Visit the EPA's lead and copper rule page for more information on what water systems must do.

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