Water Quality in LOS OJOS, NM (87551)

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

216

Total Violations

78

Health-Based

138

Monitoring / Reporting

194

Resolved

What does this mean?

194 of 216 violations have been resolved. 78 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 138 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.

Water systems: 7 Population served: 699

Violations Detail (216 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ActiveN/A
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJul 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJul 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ActiveN/A
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ActiveN/A
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ActiveN/A
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(39)

Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

42

Aug 31Active

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Jul 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jul 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Jun 30Resolved

Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

42

Jun 30Active

Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

42

Jun 30Active

Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

42

Jun 30Active

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jun 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jun 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jun 30Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Jun 30Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Jun 30Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Jun 30Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Jun 30Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Jun 30Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Jun 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jun 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jun 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jun 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Active

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Jun 30Active

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Jun 30Active

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

May 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

May 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

May 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

May 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

May 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

May 31Resolved

Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

42

Apr 30Resolved

Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

42

Apr 30Resolved

Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

42

Apr 30Resolved

Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

42

Apr 30Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Apr 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Apr 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Apr 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Apr 30Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Apr 30Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

Apr 30Resolved

2024(44)

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

72

Sep 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

72

Sep 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

72

Sep 30Active

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Sep 30Active

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Sep 30Active

Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

42

Aug 31Resolved

Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

42

Aug 31Resolved

Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

42

Aug 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Aug 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Aug 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Aug 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

43

Jul 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

44

Jul 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

44

Jul 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

43

Jul 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jul 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jul 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jul 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

44

Jul 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

43

Jul 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

43

Jul 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

43

Jul 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jun 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jun 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jun 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Active

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

May 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

May 31Resolved

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

38

May 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Apr 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Apr 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Apr 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 23Active

How Does This Compare?

LOS OJOS (87551) has 216 recorded violations, including 78 health-based. 22 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.

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