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Lead service lines in Clovis, NM

12 water utilities serve Clovis, with approximately 44,161 people served.

Last verified from EPA SDWIS + utility inventories: 2026-04-14
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Lead Service Lines in Clovis, NM

What you need to know

Clovis has a population of 44,161 served by 12 water systems. The largest is EPCOR Water New Mexico Inc—Clovis, which serves 41,066 people. According to available data, none of these systems have reported confirmed lead service lines at this time.

This doesn't mean lead isn't present in your home's plumbing. Lead service lines—the pipes connecting your house to the main water line—can still exist even when not formally documented by a utility. Lead pipes and lead-based solder in home plumbing were legal and common until the late 1980s, and older homes in Clovis may have them regardless of what the water system's inventory shows.

How to find out if you have a lead service line

Your water utility's inventory data is the starting point, but it's incomplete. Here's what to do:

1. Contact your water system directly. Ask them whether your address is on a lead service line or galvanized pipe. Even if they say "unknown," ask what records they have.

2. Check your home's age and plumbing history. Homes built before 1990 are higher risk. If you have paperwork from plumbing work, that's useful too.

3. Hire a licensed plumber. They can inspect the pipe where it enters your home—that's the most reliable way to know for certain.

Reduce exposure while you figure it out

If you can't immediately confirm your plumbing is lead-free:

  • Run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking or cooking if taps haven't been used for several hours.
  • Use cold water for cooking and drinking (hot water leaches more lead).
  • Consider a pitcher filter or faucet filter certified for lead removal (NSF/ANSI Standard 53).

Next steps for residents

  • Contact EPCOR Water New Mexico Inc—Clovis (or your local system if outside their service area) and request your service line information.
  • Have a plumber inspect the pipe entering your home if you live in a house built before 1990.
  • If you have young children or are pregnant, talk to your pediatrician or doctor about testing.
  • Visit the EPA's lead page for more information on reducing exposure.

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Utilities serving Clovis

Common questions

Does Clovis have lead in its water?

Clovis water systems have not reported confirmed lead service lines in their inventories. However, lead can still be present in individual homes through older plumbing. Contact your water utility or hire a plumber to check your specific service line and pipes.

How do I know if my house has a lead service line?

Ask your water utility for your address's service line records. If uncertain, have a licensed plumber inspect where the main water line enters your home—that's the most reliable check. Homes built before 1990 are higher risk.

Is lead water dangerous for kids?

Yes—lead exposure is a health concern for children and pregnant people. For medical guidance, speak with your pediatrician or doctor. The CDC offers detailed information on lead and health at their website.

Can I remove lead from my tap water?

Pitcher filters and faucet filters certified for lead removal (NSF/ANSI Standard 53) can help. In the short term, run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking if taps haven't been used for hours, and always use cold water for cooking and drinking.