New Mexico · population 8,530
Lead pipes in Corrales, NM
3 lines still unidentified
Most of Corrales (population 8,530) gets its water from Orchard Estates Flmdwc & SW. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 3 of 14 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Orchard Estates Flmdwc & SW'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%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 21%
- Non-lead 79%
Latest lead test for Orchard Estates Flmdwc & SW (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 3.9 ppb 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 Orchard Estates Flmdwc & SW.
Water systems serving Corrales
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Estates Flmdwc & SWMain system | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| San Felipe Black Mesa CasinoServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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 Corrales
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Orchard Estates Flmdwc & SW's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
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.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Rio Ranchono lead reported
- Los Ranchos de Albuquerque20 lead + galv. lines
- Bernalillo4,200 unknown
- Albuquerque20 lead + galv. lines
- Edgewood3,360 unknown
- Bosque Farms1,891 unknown
- Peralta1,891 unknown
- Los Lunas1,141 unknown
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Questions
Does Corrales, NM have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Orchard Estates Flmdwc & SW still lists 3 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Corrales?
EPA's service area maps place most of Corrales in Orchard Estates Flmdwc & SW's service area (PWSID NM3500923). San Felipe Black Mesa Casino also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Corrales home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Orchard Estates Flmdwc & SW'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 Corrales 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 Orchard Estates Flmdwc & SW whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.