New Mexico · 19 community water systems
Lead pipes in Otero County, NM
19 community water systems serving Otero County reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,710 of unknown material. The most are in Orogrande Mdwca.
<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 18%
- Non-lead 82%
Water systems serving Otero County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orogrande MdwcaOrogrande | 0 | 1 | 7 | 2.0% |
| Tularosa Water SystemTularosa | 0 | 0 | 1,260 | 0% |
| Cloudcroft Water SystemCloudcroft | 0 | 0 | 1,030 | 0% |
| La Luz MdwcaLa Luz | 0 | 0 | 650 | 0% |
| Holloman Air Force BaseHolloman Air Force Base | 0 | 0 | 376 | 0% |
| High Rolls Community Water Users CoopHigh Rolls Mountain Park | 0 | 0 | 110 | 0% |
| Chippeway Park Water AssociationCloudcroft | 0 | 0 | 68 | 0% |
| Cloud Country West Water SystemAlamogordo | 0 | 0 | 58 | 0% |
| Mayhill MdwcaMayhill | 0 | 0 | 48 | 0% |
| Robinhood Water Users AssociationCloudcroft | 0 | 0 | 31 | 0% |
| Mountain Orchard MdwcaHigh Rolls | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0% |
| Weed Water Users AssociationWeed | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0% |
| Pete Ragan Memorial WuaMayhill | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0% |
| Karr Canyon EstatesHigh Rolls | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0% |
| Pineywoods Estates Water AssociationHigh Rolls | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| National Solar ObservatorySunspot | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Alamogordo Domestic Water SystemAlamogordo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Timberon W and SDTimberon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Twin Forks MdwcaMayhill | 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 Otero County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Otero County reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,710 of unknown material.
Which Otero County water systems have the most lead lines?
Orogrande Mdwca (1).
How do I check my home in Otero 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.