New Mexico · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Eddy County, NM
8 community water systems serving Eddy County reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 15,664 of unknown material. The most are in Artesia Municipal 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%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 72%
- Non-lead 28%
Water systems serving Eddy County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artesia Municipal Water SystemArtesia | 0 | 1 | 4,415 | <0.1% |
| Carlsbad Municipal Water SystemCarlsbad | 0 | 0 | 10,902 | 0% |
| Cottonwood Water MdwcaArtesia | 0 | 0 | 290 | 0% |
| Hope Water SystemHope | 0 | 0 | 52 | 0% |
| Intrepid Potash WestCarlsbad | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| Otis MdwcaCarlsbad | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Artesia Rural Water CooperativeArtesia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Loving Water SystemLoving | 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 Eddy County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Eddy County reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 15,664 of unknown material.
Which Eddy County water systems have the most lead lines?
Artesia Municipal Water System (1).
How do I check my home in Eddy 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.