LOVELAND CITY OF Water System Lead Service Line Information

Loveland City of serves about 95,471 people in Colorado. This page explains what we know about lead service lines in your water system and how to find out if you have one.

What is a lead service line?

A lead service line is the pipe connecting your home's water meter (usually at the street) to your house. If installed before the 1980s, it may contain lead. Homes built after 1988 are less likely to have lead lines, since federal law banned new lead plumbing that year.

Lead dissolves slowly into water, especially if water sits in pipes overnight or if the water is acidic. Children and pregnant people are at highest risk from lead exposure.

What does Loveland City of know about lead lines?

Loveland City of has not yet published a complete inventory of lead service lines in their system. This means the utility is still gathering data on which homes likely have lead pipes—or may be in early stages of that work.

You should not assume your home is lead-free just because the inventory is incomplete. Many water systems are still in the process of mapping their pipes, especially in older neighborhoods where lead lines are more common.

How to find out about your home

Contact Loveland City of directly. They can tell you:

• Whether your property's service line is known to be lead, galvanized (steel), copper, or unknown
• What area or street your home is in (older neighborhoods have higher likelihood)
• Whether they offer free or reduced-cost testing kits

Get your water tested. A simple lab test costs $20–50 and tells you if lead is in your water right now. This is the only way to know for sure if lead is reaching your tap. Most Colorado health departments and some utilities offer testing guidance.

Check your plumbing. If your home was built before 1950, you're at higher risk. Homes built 1950–1988 have a moderate risk. Ask a plumber to inspect the service line where it enters your house if you're concerned.

Next steps for residents

• Contact Loveland City of water department to ask about your address and request a water test or service line inspection.
• If testing shows lead, run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking and use cold water for cooking and baby formula (hot water leaches more lead).
• Talk to your pediatrician if young children live in your home; they can discuss blood lead testing.
• Ask about replacement programs—many utilities offer financial help to replace lead lines, though Loveland City of's current replacement plan status is not yet public.

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