Lead Service Lines in Grand Junction
What you need to know about your water system
Grand Junction City serves about 26,000 people in Colorado. The city draws its water supply from surface water sources.
Right now, the city has not published a public inventory of lead service lines—the pipes that connect homes to the water main. This means we don't have specific counts of how many lead, galvanized, or non-lead service lines are in the system.
Why this matters: A lead service line is the most direct path for lead to enter your home's drinking water. Even if your city's water is treated to prevent corrosion, lead can still leach from older pipes, especially in homes built before 1986.
What Grand Junction residents can do
Contact Grand Junction City's water utility directly to ask:
- Whether your home has a lead service line
- When the city plans to complete its service line inventory
- What steps you can take to reduce lead exposure in the meantime
Testing your water is a concrete step you can take today. The EPA recommends testing if you live in an older home or are concerned about lead—especially if you have young children or pregnant household members. Contact your local health department or a certified lab for affordable testing options.
About surface water systems
Grand Junction's surface water source (likely the Colorado River or tributaries) requires treatment to meet federal drinking water standards, including limits on lead at the tap. However, the condition of service lines in homes matters just as much as the water quality leaving the treatment plant.
Next steps for residents
- Contact your water utility: Call Grand Junction City's water department and ask for information about your specific service line and the city's lead service line replacement program.
- Get your water tested: Use the EPA's drinking water testing page to find a certified laboratory.
- Learn about home-level solutions: If you're concerned about lead, the CDC recommends letting water run before using it for drinking or cooking, and considering a certified lead-removing filter.
- Check for lead in other sources: Lead paint and soil can also be sources of exposure, especially for young children.
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Key figures
| Total inventoried lines | 0 |
|---|---|
| BIL/IIJA funding received | — |
| Replacement plan status | Not reported |
| Utility's LCRR inventory | Not provided |
Frequently asked
Does Grand Junction have lead service lines?
Grand Junction has not yet published a public inventory showing how many lead service lines are in the system. Contact the city's water utility to find out if your home has a lead service line and what the city's replacement timeline is.
How do I know if my house has a lead service line?
Contact Grand Junction City's water department with your address. They can tell you what material your service line is made of. You can also have a plumber inspect it, or use a magnet test (lead is not magnetic; copper and galvanized steel are).
Should I get my water tested for lead?
Yes, if your home was built before 1986, you have a lead service line, or you are concerned about lead exposure. Testing is affordable and widely available. Contact your local health department or the EPA for certified labs in your area.
What should I do if I'm worried about lead in my drinking water?
Let tap water run for 30 seconds before drinking or cooking, use cold water for drinking and cooking (hot water leaches more lead), and consider a certified lead-removing filter. For health concerns, especially if you have young children, contact your pediatrician or the CDC.