Water Quality in Alcalde, NM (87511)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 87511.

Past Health-Based Violations

9 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 3 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.

3,108

Population

4

Water Systems

12

Violations (5yr)

9

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (4)

Alcalde Mdwca

9 health-based
Groundwater 927 people served
12 violations (5yr) · 9 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.56 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Rio Arriba County Onate Visitor'S Center

Groundwater 600 people served
0 violations

Los Ninos Del Valle

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Jemez House

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

ArsenicHealth-Based

A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.

9 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0.56 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2022

How Does This Compare?

Alcalde (87511) 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.

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

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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