June 17, 2026
Lead in Colorado Drinking Water 2026
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Lead in Colorado Drinking Water 2026
Lead contamination has been detected in drinking water systems across Colorado. Lead has no safe exposure level. It causes neurological damage, especially in children. Sources include aging pipes and plumbing fixtures. Our analysis of Colorado water quality reports found Lead present in 36 cities and water systems statewide. If you live in one of these communities, a certified home filter can significantly reduce your exposure -- browse Lead filters at PureWaterGuys.
Cities in Colorado with Lead Detected
The following 36 water systems in Colorado reported Lead in their annual water quality reports. Click any city to read the full report.
| City / Water System | Water Quality Report |
|---|---|
| Antonito Co Water Quality Report 2026 | View Report |
| Brandon Co Water Quality Report 2026 | View Report |
| Broomfield Co Water Quality Report 2026 | View Report |
| Buffalo Creek Co Water Quality Report 2026 | View Report |
| Campo Co Water Quality Report 2026 | View Report |
| Dinosaur Co Water Quality Report 2026 | View Report |
| Dove Creek Co Water Quality Report 2026 | View Report |
| Dumont Co Water Quality Report 2026 | View Report |
| Empire Co Water Quality Report 2026 | View Report |
| Florissant Co Water Quality Report 2026 | View Report |
| Fort Smith Co Water Quality Report 2026 | View Report |
| Frisco Co Water Quality Report 2026 | View Report |
| Ft Morgan Co Water Quality Report 2026 | View Report |
| Garcia Co Water Quality Report 2026 | View Report |
| Granada Co Water Quality Report 2026 | View Report |
| Hasty Co Water Quality Report 2026 | View Report |
| Haswell Co Water Quality Report 2026 | View Report |
| Hugo Co Water Quality Report 2026 | View Report |
| Jamestown Co Water Quality Report 2026 | View Report |
| Keystone Co Water Quality Report 2026 | View Report |
| Leadville Co Water Quality Report 2026 | View Report |
| Oak Creek Co Water Quality Report 2026 | View Report |
| Paoli Co Water Quality Report 2026 | View Report |
| Poncha Springs Co Water Quality Report 2026 | View Report |
| Prairie Village Co Water Quality Report 2026 | View Report |
| Rockvale Co Water Quality Report 2026 | View Report |
| Rye Co Water Quality Report 2026 | View Report |
| Santa Ana Co Water Quality Report 2026 | View Report |
| Seibert Co Water Quality Report 2026 | View Report |
| Sheridan Lake Co Water Quality Report 2026 | View Report |
| Silver Plume Co Water Quality Report 2026 | View Report |
| Tempe Co Water Quality Report 2026 | View Report |
| Vona Co Water Quality Report 2026 | View Report |
| Walsenburg Co Water Quality Report 2026 | View Report |
| Weldona Co Water Quality Report 2026 | View Report |
| Woodland Co Water Quality Report 2026 | View Report |
What Does This Mean For You?
Detecting Lead in your water supply does not necessarily mean immediate danger, but long-term exposure -- even at low levels -- carries measurable health risk. NSF/ANSI 53-certified under-sink filters and reverse osmosis systems remove lead effectively.
Our recommendation: View Lead filters certified for Colorado water conditions or take our free Water Finder Quiz to get a personalized recommendation.
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What is Lead?
Lead has no safe exposure level. It causes neurological damage, especially in children. Sources include aging pipes and plumbing fixtures.
Is Colorado tap water safe to drink?
Water quality varies by city. Of the Colorado systems we analyzed, 36 detected Lead. Most levels are below EPA action thresholds, but long-term low-level exposure carries health risk. Check your city's report above or use a certified home filter as a precaution.
What filter removes Lead from tap water?
NSF/ANSI 53-certified under-sink filters and reverse osmosis systems remove lead effectively. See our Lead filter options.
Data sourced from EPA-mandated annual water quality reports (Consumer Confidence Reports). Last updated: 2026. Not all systems are required to test for every contaminant.