Homeowner guide
Lead water service lines (Denver Water)
General info only. Check with a licensed pro and your local building department.
Denver Water is replacing lead service lines. Here is how to check and what to expect.
What the sources say
| Topic | What the source says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who is likely | In Denver Water's experience, homes built before 1951 are more likely to have lead service lines. It estimates 60,000–64,000 properties may have one. | Source page checked 2026-11-02 |
| Check your address | Denver Water has an address search map showing if your home may have a lead service line. | Source page checked 2026-11-02 |
| Cost | Through its Lead Reduction Program, Denver Water replaces customer-owned lead service lines with copper at no direct charge to the customer. It says replacing all of them will take 15 years. | Source page checked 2026-11-02 |
| You own the line | The customer owns the service line from the main in the street into the property, so Denver Water needs a signed consent form before work. | Source page checked 2026-11-02 |
| Doing it sooner | Owners who replace a lead line at their own expense may qualify for partial reimbursement — fill out the pre-approval form first. | Source page checked 2026-11-02 |
| Replace, don't repair | A leaking lead service line should be replaced with copper in full, not just repaired. | Source page checked 2026-11-02 |
| Filters and tests | Denver Water offers free replacement water pitchers or filters and free water test kits. | Source page checked 2026-11-02 |
Not confirmed yet
- Unknown Reimbursement amount — not stated on the pages checked.
- Unknown Other metro water utilities' programs — not checked.
Checked 2026-11-02. General information, not legal advice. Rules change — confirm with the source. Report an error.