Lead Pipe Map

New Mexico · population 46,262

Lead pipes in Farmington, NM

1 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Farmington (population 46,262) gets its water from Farmington Water System. That system reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 15,609, with 6,487 more of unknown material.

<0.1% of Farmington 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
1Galvanized, replace
6,487Unknown material
9,121Non-lead

Latest lead test for Farmington Water System (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 2.2 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 Farmington Water System.

Water systems serving Farmington

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Farmington Water SystemMain system016,487<0.1%
Morningstar Water SystemAlso serves parts of the city006350%
Flora Vista Mutual DomesticAlso serves parts of the city0000%
La Vida Mission Community Water SupplyAlso serves parts of the city0080%

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 Farmington

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

Find the official inventory mapFarmington 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 Farmington, NM have lead pipes?

Yes. Farmington Water System, which serves Farmington, reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,487 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Farmington?

EPA's service area maps place most of Farmington in Farmington Water System's service area (PWSID NM3510224). Morningstar Water System, Flora Vista Mutual Domestic, La Vida Mission Community Water Supply also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

Search your address on Farmington 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 Farmington 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 Farmington Water System whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.