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Residents press Las Cruces Utilities on lead, galvanized service-line inventory; utilities say rule compliance underway
Summary
Public commenters told the city its service-line inspection method fails the federal lead and copper rule and urged independent review; Las Cruces Utilities says it has applied for funding, is hiring a consultant and is coordinating with state and federal regulators.
Several residents told the Las Cruces City Council on Aug. 4 that the city’s method for identifying lead and galvanized service lines does not meet Environmental Protection Agency requirements and leaves households at risk, and they asked the city to hire an independent engineer to review its work. In response, Las Cruces Utilities officials said the utility has applied for state financing, received commitment letters from funding programs and is hiring a third‑party consultant to produce a formal service‑line replacement plan required by the new rule.
Why it matters: The EPA’s revised Lead and Copper Rule requires water systems to accurately identify and replace…
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