Recently, the State of Colorado issued a violation against the City for non-compliance with a lead-service line inventory. The state of Colorado required the City to complete a comprehensive inventory of service lines and submit that information for public record. This violation was NOT issued due to the discovery or confirmation of lead in any City water. This violation was issued because the City failed to submit necessary documentation before the State’s deadline.
WAS YOUR HOME BUILT BEFORE 1981? Beginning in 1981, the City of Woodland Park updated its engineering specs, moving towards more eco-friendly, sustainable materials for utilities used in new construction. Homes and businesses built after this date are at no risk of having service lines made of lead. The overwhelming majority of our residents will fall into this group. Service lines are the pipes that run from the City’s main lines, usually located under roadways, to each home or building throughout the community. Property owners are responsible for the portion of service pipe from your dwelling to the Point Of Shutoff (POS), while the section from the POS to the main is the City's responsibility. Service lines are made of varying materials, not all of which are still considered safe options. The City began using service lines made from other materials when the engineering specs were updated in 1981.
The City has sent letters to all homeowners, which can be expected to be received the last week of February. Homeowners with service lines of unidentified materials will receive a second letter in that envelope. That second letter addresses the process of identifying the unknown service line material. Please contact us to report the material of your service line if you receive a second letter. Homeowners with homes built before 1981 who are uncertain about their service lines can contact the City’s Utilities Department, who will help them schedule a service order for confirmation. Contact information is provided below.
To reiterate, the City of Woodland Park’s drinking water has not tested positive for any lead and has maintained standards for quality consecutively over many years. We test annually for lead citywide at state-approved designated locations. The City last tested for lead in July 2024, and lead levels were well within state parameters for health and safety. Ensuring our community's health and safety is our leading priority. We will continue to provide top-quality, safe, and healthy drinking water to all residents. The City is taking all necessary steps to rectify and reestablish our good standing with the state of Colorado.
For information about how to help identify the service line on your property, CLICK HERE
For information about lead in drinking water, please visit: https://cdphe.colorado.gov/lead-in-drinking-water
For information about lead testing, please visit: https://cdphe.colorado.gov/lead/lead-testing
For questions or concerns not found through these resources or to schedule a service order for your home, please contact:
