Denver lead service line replacement
Short answer
Denver Water replaces customer-owned lead service lines with copper at no direct charge, area by area, after the owner, tenant or authorized rep signs a consent form. Customers who may have a lead line get a free certified pitcher filter until six months after replacement.
- Official sources
- Last checked:
- Free, no sign-up
| Utility | Denver Water |
|---|---|
| Program | Lead Reduction Program |
| Type | Free (scheduled) + partial reimbursement |
| Phone | 303-893-2444 (Customer Care) |
| Official page | www.denverwater.org/your-water/water-quality/lead/lead-servi... |
Who qualifies
- Property identified with a lead service line in a planned work area
- Consent form signed by owner, tenant or authorized representative
- Owners replacing on their own may qualify for partial reimbursement
How to apply
- Check Denver Water's lead inventory map and work-area map
- Return the consent form in your mailed packet
- Contractor schedules an on-site visit; replacement is scheduled 1–2 weeks ahead
- Keep using the free filter until six months after replacement
Good to know
Denver Water's consent form cites an average replacement cost of $6,000–$10,000.
More official links: Denver Water filter program
Your next steps, in order
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1. Use the free or low-cost program first
Many utilities replace lines at no cost or offer no-interest loans.
Go to the official program2. Test your water
Some cities test free (Chicago: call 311). Otherwise a certified-lab mail-in kit is an option.
Tap Score test kit (affiliate link, placeholder)3. While you wait, consider a certified filter
Look for NSF/ANSI 53 certification for lead reduction.
NSF/ANSI 53 filters on Amazon (affiliate, placeholder)If the free program covers your line, you’re done. You don’t need step 4.
4. Not eligible or can’t wait? Compare plumbers
Before hiring, ask your utility whether you need pre-approval so you don’t lose program help.
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