Water Quality in OJO CALIENTE, NM (87549)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 87549.
69
Total Violations
23
Health-Based
46
Monitoring / Reporting
52
Resolved
What does this mean?
52 of 69 violations have been resolved. 23 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 46 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 (69 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Aug 19, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Aug 19, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | May 7, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | May 7, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Feb 12, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Feb 12, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Feb 12, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Oct 16, 2024 | Active | N/A |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2025(9)
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Consumer Confidence Rule
71
Consumer Confidence Rule
71
Public Notice
76
Public Notice
76
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
2024(14)
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
2E
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
2E
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
4G
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
4G
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
2E
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
2E
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
4G
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
4G
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
How Does This Compare?
OJO CALIENTE (87549) has 69 recorded violations, including 23 health-based. 17 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.