EPA Press Office:

EPA finds Denver Water’s Lead Reduction Program effective

Funding from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law expected to speed lead service line replacements

Media Contact: Rich Mylott, mylott.richard@epa.gov, (720) 237-8119

DENVER (December 1, 2022) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved Denver Water’s comprehensive approach for reducing lead in drinking water through the issuance of a final variance under the Safe Drinking Water Act. The variance allows Denver Water to continue to implement a set of actions, called the Lead Reduction Program Plan, which work together to reduce lead in Denver’s drinking water.  Denver Water is also receiving $76 million in funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to accelerate the pace of the lead service line replacement actions specified in the plan.

“Denver Water’s approach to tackling lead in drinking water has been remarkable and an example for other communities across the country,” said EPA Regional Administrator KC Becker. “Thanks to new funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law the utility’s customers an even faster lead service line replacement schedule delivering health protections for children and adults across the Denver area."

See the full news release.