New Mexico · 10 community water systems
Lead pipes in Colfax County, NM
10 community water systems serving Colfax County reported 1 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,173 of unknown material. The most are in Village of Eagle Nest.
<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%
- Unknown 54%
- Non-lead 46%
Water systems serving Colfax County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village of Eagle NestEagle Nest | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0.3% |
| Village of Angel FireAngel Fire | 0 | 0 | 1,306 | 0% |
| Springer Water SystemSpringer | 0 | 0 | 583 | 0% |
| Maxwell Water SystemMaxwell | 0 | 0 | 163 | 0% |
| French Mdwca/SwaSpringer | 0 | 0 | 91 | 0% |
| Carisbrook Property Owners AssociationRaton | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0% |
| Miami Water Users AssociationMiami | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| City of Raton/Raton Water WorksRaton | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Philmont Boy Scout Ranch - HeadquartersColfax County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Cimarron Water SystemCimarron | 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 Colfax County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Colfax County reported 1 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,173 of unknown material.
Which Colfax County water systems have the most lead lines?
Village of Eagle Nest (1).
How do I check my home in Colfax 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.