Water Quality in THOREAU, NM (87323)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 87323.
68
Total Violations
25
Health-Based
43
Monitoring / Reporting
60
Resolved
What does this mean?
60 of 68 violations have been resolved. 25 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 43 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.
Violations Detail (68 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Jul 10, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Jul 10, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Jul 10, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Jul 10, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Jul 10, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Jul 10, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Jul 10, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Jul 10, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Apr 14, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Oct 22, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2025(9)
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
20
2024(27)
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
4G
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
4G
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
4G
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
2E
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
2E
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
2E
Lead and Copper Rule
52
Lead and Copper Rule
52
Lead and Copper Rule
52
Consumer Confidence Rule
72
Consumer Confidence Rule
72
Revised Total Coliform Rule
2B
Public Notice
75
Groundwater Rule
20
Groundwater Rule
20
Groundwater Rule
20
Revised Total Coliform Rule
1A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
2B
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Revised Total Coliform Rule
4B
How Does This Compare?
THOREAU (87323) has 68 recorded violations, including 25 health-based. 8 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
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.