New Mexico · 4 community water systems
Lead pipes in Curry County, NM
4 community water systems serving Curry County reported 1 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 7,617 of unknown material. The most are in Melrose 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%
- Unknown 38%
- Non-lead 62%
Water systems serving Curry County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose Water SystemMelrose | 1 | 0 | 464 | 0.2% |
| Epcor Water New Mexico INC ClovisClovis | 0 | 0 | 6,113 | 0% |
| Cannon Air Force Base Water SystemCannon Afb | 0 | 0 | 652 | 0% |
| Texico Water SystemTexico | 0 | 0 | 388 | 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 Curry County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Curry County reported 1 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 7,617 of unknown material.
Which Curry County water systems have the most lead lines?
Melrose Water System (1).
How do I check my home in Curry 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.