Water Quality in Prewitt, NM (87323)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 87323.
Active Health Violations
17 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 90% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
4,245
Population
16
Water Systems
45
Violations (5yr)
17
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (16)
Bluewater Lake State Park
St Bonaventure Mission
8 health-basedThoreau Water & Sanitation District
3 health-basedThoreau High School
6 health-basedThoreau High School
Bluewater Acres Wua
All resolvedBluewater Acres Water Works
Phillips Noserock
Pats Place
Crossland Mission
Gulf - Mariano Lake
Western Nuclear - Section 25
El Paso Nat. Gas-Bluewater
Western Nuclear Sect 25
Cottonwood Gulch Camp
Transwestern Pipeline (Laguna)
Contaminants Found
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.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Prewitt (87323) has more violations than 90% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 45.
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.