New Mexico · 9 community water systems
Lead pipes in Lea County, NM
9 community water systems serving Lea County reported 4 lead and 169 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,620 of unknown material. The most are in Lovington Municipal Water Supply.
2.3% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the New Mexico average (0.1%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.2%
- Unknown 61%
- Non-lead 37%
Water systems serving Lea County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lovington Municipal Water SupplyLovington | 4 | 112 | 2,698 | 2.9% |
| Jal Water Supply SystemJal | 0 | 53 | 687 | 3.6% |
| Eunice Water Supply SystemEunice | 0 | 4 | 1,097 | 0.3% |
| Monument MdwcaMonument | 0 | 0 | 81 | 0% |
| Adobe VillageHobbs | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0% |
| Monarchy Country EstatesHobbs | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0% |
| Tatum Municipal Water SystemTatum | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0% |
| Mescalero Ridge Water CO-OPMaljamar | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| Hobbs Municipal Water SupplyHobbs | 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 Lea County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Lea County reported 4 lead and 169 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,620 of unknown material.
Which Lea County water systems have the most lead lines?
Lovington Municipal Water Supply (116), Jal Water Supply System (53), Eunice Water Supply System (4).
How do I check my home in Lea 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.