New Mexico · 21 community water systems
Lead pipes in Sandoval County, NM
21 community water systems serving Sandoval County reported 3 lead and 7 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,998 of unknown material. The most are in Hofheins/Marcel Thomas Assoc Coop INC.
<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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 15%
- Non-lead 85%
Water systems serving Sandoval County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hofheins/Marcel Thomas Assoc Coop INCJemez Springs | 0 | 7 | 24 | 19% |
| Pena Blanca Water & Sanitation DistrictPena Blanca | 2 | 0 | 11 | 1.3% |
| La Jara Water Users AssociationLa Jara | 1 | 0 | 72 | 0.5% |
| Bernalillo Water SystemBernalillo | 0 | 0 | 4,200 | 0% |
| Cuba Water SystemCuba | 0 | 0 | 761 | 0% |
| Jemez Springs DwuaJemez Springs | 0 | 0 | 469 | 0% |
| North Ranchos de Placitas W&SDPlacitas | 0 | 0 | 225 | 0% |
| Regina MdwcaRegina | 0 | 0 | 218 | 0% |
| Ponderosa MdwcaPonderosa | 0 | 0 | 206 | 0% |
| Sierra Los Pinos HOAJemez Springs | 0 | 0 | 140 | 0% |
| Placitas Trails Water CoopPlacitas | 0 | 0 | 133 | 0% |
| Las Acequias de PlacitasPlacitas | 0 | 0 | 101 | 0% |
| San Luis Cabezon MdwcaSan Ysidro | 0 | 0 | 93 | 0% |
| San Ysidro Water Supply SystemSan Ysidro | 0 | 0 | 87 | 0% |
| Desert Sky Mountain Water CooperativePlacitas | 0 | 0 | 76 | 0% |
| Ranchos de Placitas Sanitation DistrictPlacitas | 0 | 0 | 67 | 0% |
| Sile MdwcaPena Blanca | 0 | 0 | 53 | 0% |
| Vista de Oro de Placitas Water Users CooPlacitas | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0% |
| Canon MdwcaCanon | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0% |
| Orchard Estates Flmdwc & SWCorrales | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Rio Rancho Water & WW ServicesRio Rancho | 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 Sandoval County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Sandoval County reported 3 lead and 7 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,998 of unknown material.
Which Sandoval County water systems have the most lead lines?
Hofheins/Marcel Thomas Assoc Coop INC (7), Pena Blanca Water & Sanitation District (2), La Jara Water Users Association (1).
How do I check my home in Sandoval 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.