East Road 14" Water Transmission Line Replacement

Announcement

October 2026
- Construction zone: East side of Fire Station 6 and at the first curve in NM 502 at the eastern end of the airport
- Water line is installed and tie-ins have been completed

• Project typeWater infrastructure replacement
• Project value$ 2,883,500
• Project scheduleSummer - Fall 2026
• Contractor nameNM Underground Utilities, Inc.

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Updates

As of October 19:

Project work is complete. Contractor is finishing reseeding area. An extension of this project is proposed on the west end of the original project area. More information to come.

Overview

DPU will oversee replacement of approximately 6,700 linear feet of 14" steel pipe installed in 1949 with a new 14" ductile iron pipe along NM-502. The existing 14" steel pipe is aged and deteriorated and experiences regular leaks. This line is a critical transmission line that conveys water from Otowi Well #4 to the Townsite area of Los Alamos.

Project area

 

Budget

• Water Trust Board: $2,500,000
• CIP: $383,500
• Total: $2,883,500

 

Contact details

Location

East Road south of the airport, Los Alamos, NM 87544  View Map