ELDORADO AREA WATER AND SANITATION DIST. Lead Service Line Inventory
About This Water System
ELDORADO AREA WATER AND SANITATION DIST. serves 7,082 people in New Mexico. The system draws from surface water sources.
Lead Service Lines: What We Know
As of now, this utility has not completed a public inventory of lead service lines. This means detailed information about how many lead pipes may be in the system isn't yet available.
Why this matters: Lead service lines are pipes that connect the water main in the street to your home. They're one of the most common sources of lead in drinking water. If your home was built before the 1950s, there's a higher chance you have one—but the only way to know for sure is testing your water or getting a plumber to inspect your pipes.
What You Can Do Today
Test your water: Contact the utility and ask for a free or low-cost lead test. A simple test of cold tap water taken from your kitchen sink will show if lead is present at your home right now.
Ask your utility: Reach out to ELDORADO AREA WATER AND SANITATION DIST. and ask when they expect to complete their lead service line inventory. They may have a timeline they haven't yet made public.
Know your home's age: If your house was built before 1986, the risk is higher. Homes built before 1950 are at greatest risk.
Use a filter if concerned: NSF-certified water filters rated for lead removal can reduce lead in your drinking water while you wait for more information or while a replacement is planned. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for replacement cartridges.
Funding for Replacements
Information about federal or state funding for lead service line replacement at this utility is not yet available. When utilities receive grant money, they typically prioritize replacing lines at homes with children, pregnant people, or detected lead contamination.
Next Steps for Residents
- Contact the utility directly to request a free lead test or ask about their inventory timeline.
- Have your water tested if your home was built before 1986.
- If lead is found, ask whether your line qualifies for utility-funded replacement.
- Check back here periodically—inventory data is updated as utilities complete their assessments.
Key figures
| Total inventoried lines | 0 |
|---|---|
| BIL/IIJA funding received | — |
| Replacement plan status | Not reported |
| Utility's LCRR inventory | Not provided |
Frequently asked
Does ELDORADO AREA WATER AND SANITATION DIST. have lead service lines?
The utility hasn't yet published a complete inventory, so we don't have a count. The only way to know if *your* home has lead is to test your water or have a plumber inspect your service line. Contact the utility to request a free test.
How do I know if my home has a lead service line?
Homes built before 1950 are at highest risk. You can have your water tested (ask your utility for a free kit), hire a plumber to inspect, or check your utility's records if they've begun mapping their system. Lead pipes are typically dull gray and soft enough to scratch with a penny.
Is it safe to drink water from my tap right now?
If you're concerned, use cold tap water for drinking and cooking (hot water leaches more lead from pipes), flush the line before use, and consider an NSF-certified filter rated for lead. A water test is the only way to know your actual lead level—contact your utility to request one.
Will the water company replace my lead service line?
That depends on funding and the utility's replacement plan. Contact ELDORADO AREA WATER AND SANITATION DIST. to ask whether they have a replacement program and whether your home qualifies for assistance.