UPDATE ON THE LEAD REDUCTION PROGRAM

2020 Lead Reduction Program by the numbers
In a year when so much was canceled or put on hold, one program remained steadfast for Denver area residents: the Lead Reduction Program. Check out this video to learn what we achieved in the first year of this groundbreaking public health initiative.

Slated for service line replacement in 2021? Mark your calendars
Denver Water will host a virtual community meeting Tuesday, Feb. 9, at 5 p.m. for all customers in neighborhoods with planned construction activity for both water main and lead service line replacements in 2021. If you are one of these customers, you will receive an email and a phone call from Denver Water with meeting details and how to join.

Unable to make it? A recording of the meeting will be shared here.

Don’t want to wait for your service line replacement?
Property owners who want to replace their lead service line at their own expense may be eligible for a partial reimbursement of their total cost. To be considered, fill out the Lead Service Line Replacement Partial Reimbursement Pre-Approval Form.

As a reminder, if you file an application and it‘s approved in 2021, you must replace your lead service line before Dec. 20, 2021, to receive your partial reimbursement.

NEWS ON TAP:

• 2020 Lead Reduction Program by the numbers
• Top 10 things to know about Denver Water replacing your lead service line
• Removing barriers to talking about the Lead Reduction Program

WHAT YOU MAY HAVE MISSED:

• Wondering if your neighborhood is scheduled for lead service line replacement work in 2021? We’ve posted a map on Denver Water’s website showing planned construction activity for both water main replacements and lead service lines.
• Denver Water held virtual community meetings from June to October to inform customers about the Lead Reduction Program. To view recordings of these meetings, visit: denverwater.org/Outreach.
• If you attended a virtual community meeting and asked a question that we didn’t have time to answer, please review the questions and answers linked here.
• If you’d like to stay updated on the progress of the Lead Reduction Program, you can view our Program Dashboard.
• Since March 2020, the pH levels have been increased to a target of 8.8 throughout all of Denver Water’s distribution system, which helps prevent lead from getting into the water as it passes through lead pipes, plumbing and fixtures. Read our TAP story to learn more about this milestone.

IMPORTANT LINKS

Other sources of lead in the home
For more information on other sources of lead in your house, please visit Lead | Department of Public Health & Environment (colorado.gov)