Water Quality in Rio Rancho, NM (87043)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 87043.
Active Health Violations
30 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 92% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
4,223
Population
18
Water Systems
56
Violations (5yr)
30
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (18)
Rio Rancho Water & Ww Services
North Ranchos De Placitas W&Sd
8 health-basedLa Mesa Water Coop
Las Acequias De Placitas
1 health-basedCochiti Lake Water System
Ranchos De Placitas Sanitation District
All resolvedHomestead Village
9 health-basedOverlook Water Co-Op Inc
Desert Sky Mountain Water Cooperative
9 health-basedLas Placitas Presbyterian Church
1 health-basedCedar Creek Water Cooperative Inc
2 health-basedVista De Oro De Placitas Water Users Coo
Placitas West Water Co-Op
All resolvedTierra Madre Water Coop
Cafe De Las Placitas
Darling Tribes
La Puerta Hoa
Puesta Del Sol Community Water System
Contaminants Found
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Rio Rancho (87043) has more violations than 92% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 56.
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.