Water Quality in Prewitt, NM (87020)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 87020.
Active Health Violations
9 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 76% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
11,966
Population
51
Water Systems
17
Violations (5yr)
9
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (51)
Bluewater Lake State Park
Grants Water System
Grants Domestic Water System
4 health-basedKerr-Mcgee/Ambrosia Lake
Kerr Mcgee Nuclear Corp. Mill
Gulf Mt Taylor Project
Quivira Ambrosia Lake Mill
Un-Hp - Sections 15 & 23
Anaconda Jackpile P-10
Anaconda Jackpile P-10 Well
Cubero Elementary School
1 health-basedEl Segundo Site
Sky Way Travel Center
Golden Acres Mobile Home Park
Quivira Mining - Sect. 35 & 36
Ranchers Johnny M Mine
Un-Hp Mill
Anaconda Jackpile Newshop Well
Homestake Section 23 Mine
Lee Ranch Mine
1 health-basedEl Morro National Monument
2 health-basedUn-Hp - Section 25
Coal Mine Campground
Anaconda Jackpile P-15
Usfs Coal Mine Campground
Sun Valley Mobile Home Park
Golden Acres Trailer Park
Homestake Mining Co. (Sect 13)
Un-Hp - Section 13
Sun Valley Mobile Home Park
Arco (Anaconda)Coal Co - Bluewater Mill
El Malpais National Monument
1 health-basedWhiting Bros
Anaconda Jackpile # 4
Stuckey Pecan Shoppe
Anaconda Jackpile #4
Cobb Nuclear - Sect 12
Blevins Ing
Chief Rancho
Anaconda Community Mill Site
Western Bar
Western Bar
Quivira Mining Company Mill
Ranchers Hope Mine
United Nuclear-Hp - Section 32
Chief Rancho
Sandoval Trailer Park
Bluewater Inn
Homestake Mill
Chevron Mount Taylor Mine
Homestake Mining Section 23
Contaminants Found
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Prewitt (87020) has more violations than 76% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 17.
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
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.