Accessing the Colorado State Revolving Fund

Lead service line replacement involves removing and replacing lead-containing pipes that connect water mains to individual buildings, ensuring safer drinking water for communities. Lead pipes pose significant health risks, particularly to children and pregnant women, as lead exposure can lead to developmental delays, neurological damage, and other serious health issues. By addressing these risks, lead service line replacement projects improve public health outcomes, safeguard drinking water quality, and enhance community trust in local water systems.

Eligible lead service line replacement projects under the Colorado SRF program may include:

• Full lead service line replacement: Removal and replacement of the entire lead pipe, including both the public and private portions of the service line.
• Partial lead service line replacement: Replacement of only the public portion of the service line while ensuring coordination with property owners to address private portions.
• Lead pipe identification and inventory: Locating and documenting the presence of lead service lines within a water system.

Lead service line replacement projects provide several benefits, including reducing exposure to harmful contaminants, enhancing compliance with regulatory standards, and protecting public health. Additionally, these projects help communities address aging infrastructure while ensuring equitable access to clean and safe drinking water. The Colorado SRF program offers financial assistance to support these critical initiatives, helping communities achieve long-term water quality and health objectives.