Water Quality in Rio Rancho, NM (87044)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 87044.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 11 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 70% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

289

Population

2

Water Systems

12

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (2)

Rio Rancho Water & Ww Services

Purchased surface water 107,350 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Ponderosa Mdwca

1 health-based
Groundwater under influence of surface water 567 people served
12 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Contaminants Found

Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
4 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

1 violation
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Rio Rancho (87044) has more violations than 70% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 12.

Fewer violations 70th percentile More violations

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.

Whole House Carbon Filter

A solid baseline for improving overall water quality. Reduces chlorine, sediment, and many common contaminants throughout your entire home.

Targets:Chlorine, Sediment, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 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.

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