FAQs • Town of Castle Rock • CivicEngage

I have a home built between 1982 and 1988, should I have lead testing done?: If you believe your home might contain lead plumbing materials and would like to participate in the sampling program, please complete the in-home lead testing form and you will be contacted for consideration. Residents can also contact the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) Laboratory Services Division at 303-692-3090 or CDPHE website where water testing is available for a small fee at any time.

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Water Quality - Lead

1. Does Castle Rock Water test for lead?: State and federal regulations require Castle Rock Water to conduct periodic lead and copper testing. Samples are collected from indoor taps in designated single family homes built between 1982 and 1988. These homes have been identified because they were built during the time frame when lead-based solder was more widely used. In 2016, we voluntarily expanded the testing opportunity beyond the required regulatory sampling, to any home likely to have lead-based plumbing materials.

2. I have a home built between 1982 and 1988, should I have lead testing done?: If you believe your home might contain lead plumbing materials and would like to participate in the sampling program, please complete the in-home lead testing form and you will be contacted for consideration. Residents can also contact the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) Laboratory Services Division at 303-692-3090 or CDPHE website where water testing is available for a small fee at any time.