Water Quality in PLACITAS, NM (87043)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 87043.

166

Total Violations

107

Health-Based

59

Monitoring / Reporting

144

Resolved

What does this mean?

144 of 166 violations have been resolved. 107 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 59 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.

Water systems: 17 Population served: 4,249

Violations Detail (166 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
E. COLIMonitoring0N/AJul 17, 2025ActiveSevere gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLIMonitoring0N/AJul 17, 2025ActiveSevere gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
ArsenicHealth-BasedN/A0.036Jun 30, 2025ResolvedSkin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
ArsenicHealth-BasedN/A0.036Jun 30, 2025ResolvedSkin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
ArsenicHealth-BasedN/A0.036Jun 30, 2025ResolvedSkin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/AMar 31, 2025ActiveN/A
ArsenicHealth-BasedN/A0.034Mar 31, 2025ResolvedSkin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(12)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

E. COLI

34

Jul 17Active

E. COLI

34

Jul 17Active

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Arsenic

02

Jun 30Resolved

Arsenic

02

Jun 30Resolved

Arsenic

02

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Mar 31Active

Arsenic

02

Mar 31Resolved

Arsenic

02

Mar 31Resolved

Arsenic

02

Mar 31Resolved

2024(87)

Arsenic

02

Dec 31Resolved

Arsenic

02

Dec 31Resolved

Arsenic

02

Dec 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Dec 12Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Dec 12Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Dec 12Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Dec 6Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Dec 6Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Dec 6Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Dec 6Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Dec 6Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Dec 6Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Dec 6Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Dec 6Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Dec 6Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Dec 6Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Dec 6Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Dec 6Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Dec 6Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Dec 6Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Dec 6Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Dec 6Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Dec 6Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Dec 6Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

Arsenic

02

Sep 30Resolved

Arsenic

02

Sep 30Resolved

Arsenic

02

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Sep 28Active

Groundwater Rule

20

Sep 16Resolved

Groundwater Rule

20

Sep 16Resolved

Groundwater Rule

20

Sep 16Resolved

Groundwater Rule

20

Sep 10Resolved

Groundwater Rule

20

Sep 10Resolved

Groundwater Rule

20

Sep 10Resolved

Groundwater Rule

20

Sep 9Resolved

Groundwater Rule

20

Sep 9Resolved

Groundwater Rule

20

Sep 9Resolved

Groundwater Rule

20

Sep 9Resolved

Groundwater Rule

20

Sep 9Resolved

E. COLI

34

Jul 18Resolved

E. COLI

34

Jul 18Resolved

E. COLI

34

Jul 18Resolved

E. COLI

34

Jul 18Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

1A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

1A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

1A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

1A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

1A

Jun 30Resolved

Arsenic

02

Jun 30Resolved

Arsenic

02

Jun 30Resolved

Arsenic

02

Jun 30Resolved

Arsenic

02

Jun 30Resolved

Arsenic

02

Mar 31Resolved

Arsenic

02

Mar 31Resolved

Arsenic

02

Mar 31Resolved

Arsenic

02

Mar 31Resolved

How Does This Compare?

PLACITAS (87043) has 166 recorded violations, including 107 health-based. 22 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.

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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.

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