New Mexico · population 4,927
Lead pipes in Rio Communities, NM
388 lines still unidentified
Most of Rio Communities (population 4,927) gets its water from Rio del Oro Water System. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 388 of 1,398 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Rio del Oro 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 28%
- Non-lead 72%
Latest lead test for Rio del Oro Water System (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 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 Rio del Oro Water System.
Water systems serving Rio Communities
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio del Oro Water SystemMain system | 0 | 0 | 388 | 0% |
| Belen Water SystemServes nearby areas | 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 Rio Communities
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Rio del Oro 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.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Belenno lead reported
- Los Lunas1,141 unknown
- Peralta1,891 unknown
- Bosque Farms1,891 unknown
- Albuquerque20 lead + galv. lines
- Los Ranchos de Albuquerque20 lead + galv. lines
- Corrales3 unknown
- Edgewood3,360 unknown
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Questions
Does Rio Communities, NM have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Rio del Oro Water System still lists 388 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Rio Communities?
EPA's service area maps place most of Rio Communities in Rio del Oro Water System's service area (PWSID NM3580232). Belen Water System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Rio Communities home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Rio del Oro 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 Rio Communities 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 Rio del Oro Water System whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.