Having a lead service line doesn’t necessarily mean you have elevated levels of lead in your water. But a lead water service line can contribute to higher levels of lead exposure, which can cause serious health problems if too much enters your body – whether from drinking water or other sources. The proper use of water filters, flushing your water and the additional protection provided by the increased pH level of the water minimize the risk of lead getting into drinking water. If you are concerned about the health of staff and children in your care, please ask them to contact their physician or go to the Colorado Department of Health and Environment’s website to learn more about other sources of lead at colorado.gov/cdphe/lead.
