Water Quality in Rio Rancho, NM (87004)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 87004.
Active Health Violations
6 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 73% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
11,237
Population
33
Water Systems
14
Violations (5yr)
6
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (33)
Rio Rancho Water & Ww Services
Sandia Resort & Casino
All resolvedBernalillo Water System
All resolvedSanta Ana Westside
Bernalillo High School
Santa Ana Eastside
Santa Ana Old Village
Sandia Pueblo
Santa Ana Pueblo/Ranchitos
Santo Domingo School
San Luis Cabezon Mdwca
3 health-basedSandia Lakes
Blakes Lota Burger
Santa Ana Trailer Park
Cochiti Elementary School
2 health-basedSandia Tiwa 66 Adobe Outpost
Prairie Star Restaurant
American Gypsum Company Abq Plant
Placitas Elementary School
1 health-basedSonic Drive-In (Bernalillo)
Los Amigos Roundup
American Gypsum Company (Bernalillo Plan
Coronado State Monument
Bernalillo Independent Baptist Academy
Pizza Hut
Prices Valley Gold Dairy
Gina'S Country Burger
Santa Ana Golf Course
Sandia Pueblo Police Station
Sandia Pueblo Bien Mur
Kentucky Fried Chicken (Bernalillo)
All Tribes School
El Pueblo Bar
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Rio Rancho (87004) has more violations than 73% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 14.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.
Reverse Osmosis System
Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.
Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified
UV Water Purifier
Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.
Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.