Water Quality in Los Ojos, NM (87551)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 87551.

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

219

Population

7

Water Systems

75

Violations (5yr)

22

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (7)

Los Ojos Mdwca

5 health-based
Groundwater 237 people served
9 violations (5yr) · 5 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Heron Lake State Park (Surface Water)

6 health-based
Surface water 150 people served
16 violations (5yr) · 6 health-based

El Vado Lake State Park

2 health-based
Surface water 100 people served
14 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based

Rutheron Mutual Water Association

2 health-based
Groundwater under influence of surface water 90 people served
24 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based
Lead tested: 16 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) Copper tested: 2300 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)

El Alamo Dinner Bell

Groundwater 65 people served
0 violations

La Asociacion De Agua De Los Brazos

7 health-based
Purchased groundwater 32 people served
12 violations (5yr) · 7 health-based

Plaza Blanca Water System

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
18 violations
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
15 violations
All resolved
Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
5 violations
All resolved
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
4 violations
Has active
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
4 violations
Has active
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

8 violations
Has active
Public NoticeMonitoring
5 violations
Has active
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

3 violations
Has active
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

3 violations
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Exceeds limit
16 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

Copper (Cu)

Exceeds limit
2300 ppb measured Action level: 1300 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Los Ojos (87551) has more violations than 94% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 75.

Fewer violations 94th 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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