New Mexico · population 3,068
Lead pipes in Eunice, NM
4 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Eunice (population 3,068) gets its water from Eunice Water Supply System. That system reported 0 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,599, with 1,097 more of unknown material.
0.3% of Eunice Water Supply System's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the New Mexico average (0.1%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.3%
- Unknown 69%
- Non-lead 31%
Latest lead test for Eunice Water Supply System (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 1 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Eunice Water Supply System.
Water systems serving Eunice
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eunice Water Supply SystemMain system | 0 | 4 | 1,097 | 0.3% |
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 Eunice
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Eunice Water Supply System'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
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Questions
Does Eunice, NM have lead pipes?
Yes. Eunice Water Supply System, which serves Eunice, reported 0 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,097 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Eunice?
EPA's service area maps place most of Eunice in Eunice Water Supply System's service area (PWSID NM3521513).
How do I check whether my Eunice home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Eunice Water Supply 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 Eunice 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 Eunice Water Supply System whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.