Lead Protection
Greeley Water’s top priority is to provide safe drinking water and protect public health. That includes replacing older service lines to homes and empowering residents with knowledge about the risks of lead in drinking water.
What is a Service Line and who Owns it?
As shown in the diagram below, the city owns the service line that runs from the public water main to the property line. The customer owns the service line, which may include the curb stop and water meter, that runs from the property line into their house. While the city maintains records of service line material for most of the public-side services in the distribution system, there is limited information for the service line material on the customer owned portions of the system.
What are the Risks of Lead Exposure?
Long-term exposure to lead may cause health effects, with the greatest risk to infants, young children, and pregnant women. It is important to identify its presence and remove any source that may contaminate water as it enters a home or building. You can learn about potential health impacts here: https://www.epa.gov/lead/learn-about-lead.