New Mexico · population 1,359
Lead pipes in Loving, NM
No lead lines reported
Most of Loving (population 1,359) gets its water from Loving Water System, which reported 723 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of Loving 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%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Loving Water System (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): not detected 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 Loving Water System.
Water systems serving Loving
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loving Water SystemMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Intrepid Potash WestServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 5 | 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 Loving
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Loving Water 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.
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Questions
Does Loving, NM have lead pipes?
Loving Water System, which serves Loving, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Loving?
EPA's service area maps place most of Loving in Loving Water System's service area (PWSID NM3521108). Intrepid Potash West also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Loving home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Loving 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 Loving 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 Loving Water System whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.