Lead Pipe Map

New Mexico · population 560,326

Lead pipes in Albuquerque, NM

20 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Albuquerque (population 560,326) gets its water from Albuquerque Water System. That system reported 0 lead and 20 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 176,798, with 170,705 more of unknown material.

<0.1% of Albuquerque Water System's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the New Mexico average (0.1%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
20Galvanized, replace
170,705Unknown material
6,073Non-lead

Latest lead test for Albuquerque Water System (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.

Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Albuquerque Water System.

Water systems serving Albuquerque

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Albuquerque Water SystemMain system020170,705<0.1%
Chamisa Mobile Home ParkAlso serves parts of the city0104.2%
University of New MexicoAlso serves parts of the city0000%
Kirtland Air Force BaseAlso serves parts of the city003260%
Sandia Peak UtilityAlso serves parts of the city002,2070%
Tierra West Estates MHPAlso serves parts of the city0000%
South Hills Water CompanyAlso serves parts of the city002010%
Hacienda del Sol #1Also serves parts of the city00630%
Lost Horizon Coop AssociationAlso serves parts of the city0040%

Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.

Check your address in Albuquerque

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Albuquerque Water System's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapAlbuquerque Water System details

No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.

Protect your drinking water

If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Albuquerque, NM have lead pipes?

Yes. Albuquerque Water System, which serves Albuquerque, reported 0 lead and 20 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 170,705 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Albuquerque?

EPA's service area maps place most of Albuquerque in Albuquerque Water System's service area (PWSID NM3510701). Chamisa Mobile Home Park, University of New Mexico, Kirtland Air Force Base, Sandia Peak Utility, Tierra West Estates MHP, South Hills Water Company, Hacienda del Sol #1, Lost Horizon Coop Association also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Albuquerque home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Albuquerque Water System's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.

When will lead pipes in Albuquerque be replaced?

EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask Albuquerque Water System whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.