WIDEFIELD WSD Lead Service Line Inventory

What you need to know

WIDEFIELD WSD serves approximately 27,640 people in Colorado. Like all US water systems, it is required by federal law to inventory lead service lines—the pipes that connect the water main to individual homes—and share that information with customers.

Current status: WIDEFIELD WSD has not yet completed a public lead service line inventory. This means the utility is still in the process of identifying which homes may have lead service lines.

Why this matters

Lead service lines are the single largest source of lead in drinking water for most American homes. When water sits in these pipes overnight or for several hours, lead can leach into your tap water—especially if the water is corrosive or if you have young children or are pregnant.

The good news: a completed inventory lets you know whether your home is at risk. Once you know your service line material, you can take steps to protect your family.

What WIDEFIELD WSD is doing

Your water system draws from surface water sources. Federal rules require all utilities to:

• Identify which service lines are made of lead, galvanized steel (which may contain lead), or other materials
• Create a replacement plan if lead lines are found
• Share results with customers and the public

WIDEFIELD WSD is working on this inventory. Until it's complete and published, you won't have official confirmation of your home's service line material from the utility.

What you can do right now

Contact your water utility directly to ask:

• When will the inventory be available?
• Can they tell you the material of your service line now?
• What's their timeline for replacing lead service lines?

Reduce exposure while you wait:

• Run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking or cooking if water hasn't been used for several hours
• Use cold water for drinking and cooking (hot water leaches more lead)
• If you have young children or are pregnant, consider a point-of-use water filter certified for lead removal (NSF/ANSI 53 standard)

Get more information:

• Visit the EPA's Lead and Copper Rule page for details on federal requirements
• Contact the CDC with health questions

Next steps for residents

• Call or email WIDEFIELD WSD to ask about your service line and the inventory timeline
• If you have young children in your home, ask your pediatrician about lead testing
• Consider a temporary point-of-use filter while waiting for the inventory (look for NSF/ANSI 53 certification)
• Check back on this page periodically for inventory updates

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