New Mexico · 5 community water systems
Lead pipes in Sierra County, NM
5 community water systems serving Sierra County reported 1 lead and 22 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 66 of unknown material. The most are in Caballo Lake Mdwca.
0.5% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the New Mexico average (0.1%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.4%
- Unknown 1.3%
- Non-lead 98%
Water systems serving Sierra County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caballo Lake MdwcaCaballo | 1 | 22 | 2 | 42% |
| Truth Or ConsequencesTruth Or Consequences | 0 | 0 | 40 | 0% |
| Hillsboro MdwcaHillsboro | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0% |
| Elephant Butte Water SystemElephant Butte | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of Elephant ButteElephant Butte | 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 Sierra County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Sierra County reported 1 lead and 22 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 66 of unknown material.
Which Sierra County water systems have the most lead lines?
Caballo Lake Mdwca (23).
How do I check my home in Sierra 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.