Nevada · 5 community water systems
Lead pipes in Lincoln County, NV
5 community water systems serving Lincoln County reported 0 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,225 of unknown material. The most are in Alamo Sewer and Water Gid.
0.2% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Nevada average (0.1%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 62%
- Non-lead 38%
Water systems serving Lincoln County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo Sewer and Water GidAlamo | 0 | 4 | 197 | 1.0% |
| Caliente Public UtilitiesCaliente | 0 | 0 | 384 | 0% |
| Pioche Public UtilitiesPioche | 0 | 0 | 354 | 0% |
| Panaca Farmstead AssociationPanaca | 0 | 0 | 270 | 0% |
| Pioche Public Utilities CastletonCaselton | 0 | 0 | 20 | 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 Lincoln County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Lincoln County reported 0 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,225 of unknown material.
Which Lincoln County water systems have the most lead lines?
Alamo Sewer and Water Gid (4).
How do I check my home in Lincoln 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.