New Mexico · 13 community water systems
Lead pipes in Torrance County, NM
13 community water systems serving Torrance County reported 1 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,781 of unknown material. The most are in Torreon 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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 86%
- Non-lead 14%
Water systems serving Torrance County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torreon MdwcaTorreon | 1 | 0 | 10 | 1.1% |
| Mountainair Water SystemMountainair | 0 | 0 | 578 | 0% |
| Estancia Water SystemEstancia | 0 | 0 | 442 | 0% |
| Indian Hills Water SystemMoriarty | 0 | 0 | 264 | 0% |
| Village of WillardWillard | 0 | 0 | 171 | 0% |
| Echo Valley Water CompanyMoriarty | 0 | 0 | 162 | 0% |
| Melody Ranch Water CoMoriarty | 0 | 0 | 79 | 0% |
| Clines Corners Water SystemClines Corners | 0 | 0 | 37 | 0% |
| Tajique MdwcaTajique | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0% |
| Emwt Rwa Sunset AcresMoriarty | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0% |
| Manzano MdwcaTajique | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Punta de Agua MdwcaMountainair | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Moriarty Water SystemMoriarty | 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 Torrance County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Torrance County reported 1 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,781 of unknown material.
Which Torrance County water systems have the most lead lines?
Torreon Mdwca (1).
How do I check my home in Torrance 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.