New Mexico · 14 community water systems
Lead pipes in Lincoln County, NM
14 community water systems serving Lincoln County reported 0 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,081 of unknown material.
0% 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%).
0Lead
0Galvanized, replace
2,081Unknown
1,103Non-lead
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 65%
- Non-lead 35%
Water systems serving Lincoln County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capitan Water SystemCapitan | 0 | 0 | 745 | 0% |
| Alto Lakes Water and Sanitation DistrictAlto | 0 | 0 | 578 | 0% |
| CDS Rainmakers Util LLC Rancho RuidosoAlto | 0 | 0 | 405 | 0% |
| Carrizozo Water SystemCarrizozo | 0 | 0 | 118 | 0% |
| Enchanted Forest Water MdwcaAlto | 0 | 0 | 98 | 0% |
| Sun Valley Water and Sanitation DistrictAlto | 0 | 0 | 37 | 0% |
| High Sierra Estates Water AssnAlto | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0% |
| Cedar Creek Mutual Water Consumers AssocRuidoso | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0% |
| Alto North Water CoopAlto | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0% |
| Alpine Village W and SDRuidoso | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0% |
| Loma Grande Estates Water AssociationNogal | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0% |
| Safe Haven RV ParkRuidoso | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Ruidoso Water SystemRuidoso | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Ruidoso Downs Water SystemRuidoso Downs | 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 Lincoln County have lead pipes?
No confirmed lead lines were reported, but 2,081 service lines are still of unknown material.
How do I check my home in Lincoln 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.