New Mexico · 18 community water systems
Lead pipes in Rio Arriba County, NM
18 community water systems serving Rio Arriba County reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,994 of unknown material. The most are in Ojo Sarco 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 92%
- Non-lead 7.7%
Water systems serving Rio Arriba County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ojo Sarco MdwcaOjo Sarco | 0 | 1 | 97 | 1.0% |
| Espanola Water SystemEspanola | 0 | 0 | 3,818 | 0% |
| Chama Water SystemChama | 0 | 0 | 564 | 0% |
| Agua Sana WuaHernandez | 0 | 0 | 528 | 0% |
| Alcalde MdwcaAlcalde | 0 | 0 | 329 | 0% |
| Truchas MdwcaTruchas | 0 | 0 | 237 | 0% |
| Canjilon Water SystemCanjilon | 0 | 0 | 166 | 0% |
| Cordova MdwcaCordova | 0 | 0 | 92 | 0% |
| Ensenada MdwcaTierra Amarilla | 0 | 0 | 39 | 0% |
| Rio Embudo MdwcaDixon | 0 | 0 | 32 | 0% |
| Lindrith Community Water Coop INCLindrith | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0% |
| Capulin MdwcaCapulin | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0% |
| Gallina Water SystemGallina | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0% |
| La Madera MdwcaLa Madera | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0% |
| Abiquiu MdwcaAbiquiu | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Chama West Water Users AssociationChama | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| El Rito Regional Water & Waste Water AsnEl Rito | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Greater Chimayo MdwcaChimayo | 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 Rio Arriba County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Rio Arriba County reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,994 of unknown material.
Which Rio Arriba County water systems have the most lead lines?
Ojo Sarco Mdwca (1).
How do I check my home in Rio Arriba 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.