New Mexico · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in McKinley County, NM
8 community water systems serving McKinley County reported 0 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 7,646 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
7,646Unknown
991Non-lead
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 89%
- Non-lead 11%
Water systems serving McKinley County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallup Water SystemGallup | 0 | 0 | 7,372 | 0% |
| Whispering Cedars Water AssociationJamestown | 0 | 0 | 98 | 0% |
| Bluewater Lake MdwcaBluewater | 0 | 0 | 76 | 0% |
| Top of the World Water Association CorpContinental Divide | 0 | 0 | 63 | 0% |
| D & S Trailer RanchGallup | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0% |
| Coal Basin DwuaGallup | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Gamerco Water & SanitationGamerco | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Thoreau Water & Sanitation DistrictThoreau | 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 McKinley County have lead pipes?
No confirmed lead lines were reported, but 7,646 service lines are still of unknown material.
How do I check my home in McKinley 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.