New Mexico · 15 community water systems
Lead pipes in Bernalillo County, NM
15 community water systems serving Bernalillo County reported 3 lead and 22 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 177,424 of unknown material. The most are in Albuquerque Water System.
<0.1% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the New Mexico average (0.1%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 95%
- Non-lead 5.3%
Water systems serving Bernalillo County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque Water SystemAlbuquerque | 0 | 20 | 170,705 | <0.1% |
| Tranquillo Pines MdwcaTijeras | 3 | 0 | 42 | 2.5% |
| Sierra Vista South Water CoopCedar Crest | 0 | 1 | 68 | 1.4% |
| Chamisa Mobile Home ParkAlbuquerque | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4.2% |
| Entranosa Water AssociationEdgewood | 0 | 0 | 3,360 | 0% |
| Sandia Peak UtilityAlbuquerque | 0 | 0 | 2,207 | 0% |
| Kirtland Air Force BaseAlbuquerque | 0 | 0 | 326 | 0% |
| Sandia Knolls Water SystemCedar Crest | 0 | 0 | 325 | 0% |
| South Hills Water CompanyAlbuquerque | 0 | 0 | 201 | 0% |
| Hacienda del Sol #1Albuquerque | 0 | 0 | 63 | 0% |
| Forest Park Property Owners CoopCedar Crest | 0 | 0 | 62 | 0% |
| Chilili Water Users AssnTijeras | 0 | 0 | 61 | 0% |
| Lost Horizon Coop AssociationAlbuquerque | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| University of New MexicoAlbuquerque | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Tierra West Estates MHPAlbuquerque | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Bernalillo County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Bernalillo County reported 3 lead and 22 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 177,424 of unknown material.
Which Bernalillo County water systems have the most lead lines?
Albuquerque Water System (20), Tranquillo Pines Mdwca (3), Sierra Vista South Water Coop (1).
How do I check my home in Bernalillo County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.