Lead Service Lines in Greeley, Colorado
The City of Greeley water system serves about 132,310 people in northern Colorado. If you're worried about lead in your water, here's what you need to know about your water system's lead service line inventory.
What's a lead service line?
A lead service line is the underground pipe that carries water from the city's main water line to your home. If your home was built before the 1980s, there's a chance your service line contains lead. Lead can dissolve into water as it travels through the pipe, especially in homes with naturally acidic water or water that hasn't been treated to prevent corrosion.
What does Greeley's inventory show?
Greeley water system has not yet completed a public lead service line inventory. This means the utility hasn't published a count of how many lead, galvanized, or unknown service lines exist in its service area.
Without an inventory, you won't be able to look up your address on a public map to see whether your home has a lead service line. However, this doesn't mean there's no lead problem—it means the data hasn't been compiled or released yet.
What should you do?
Start by contacting the City of Greeley water utility directly. Ask them:
- Whether your specific address has a lead service line
- What your home's service line material is
- Whether they have plans to complete a full inventory
The utility may have records even if a public inventory hasn't been released.
Protect your water in the meantime
If your home was built before 1990, it's worth taking precautions:
- Run cold water first. If your tap has been off for more than 6 hours, run the cold water for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before drinking or cooking.
- Use cold water for drinking and cooking. Hot water dissolves lead faster.
- Get your water tested. The City of Greeley or a certified lab can test for lead in your tap water.
If you have young children or are pregnant, talk to your pediatrician or doctor about testing and next steps.
Next steps for residents
- Contact the City of Greeley water utility to ask about your service line material and request information from any existing records
- Request that the utility complete a public lead service line inventory
- Get your tap water tested for lead
- Use the cold water first practice if your home is older
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 in Greeley?
Contact the City of Greeley water utility directly—they may have records of your service line material even if a public inventory isn't available. You can also have a plumber inspect the line where it enters your home, or get your tap water tested by a certified lab.
Is it safe to drink tap water in Greeley?
The City of Greeley treats water to meet federal safety standards. However, if you have a lead service line, lead can still enter your water. The safest approach is to get your tap water tested and use the cold-water-first practice before drinking.
What should I do if I'm concerned about lead and my child?
Talk to your pediatrician about testing and next steps. The CDC has guidance on reducing children's lead exposure. You can also contact the City of Greeley to request a water test.
Will the City of Greeley replace lead service lines?
Contact the water utility directly to ask about replacement programs, funding, or timelines. Some utilities offer cost-sharing or full replacement assistance.