Water Quality in SANTA CRUZ, NM (87567)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 87567.

163

Total Violations

83

Health-Based

80

Monitoring / Reporting

147

Resolved

What does this mean?

147 of 163 violations have been resolved. 83 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 80 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: 6 Population served: 1,254

Violations Detail (163 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ActiveN/A
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Combined UraniumHealth-BasedN/A35Mar 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Combined UraniumHealth-BasedN/A35Mar 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Combined UraniumHealth-BasedN/A35Mar 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Combined UraniumHealth-BasedN/A35Dec 31, 2024ResolvedN/A
Combined UraniumHealth-BasedN/A35Dec 31, 2024ResolvedN/A
Combined UraniumHealth-BasedN/A35Dec 31, 2024ResolvedN/A
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSMonitoringN/AN/AOct 16, 2024ActiveN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(6)

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Active

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Combined Uranium

02

Mar 31Resolved

Combined Uranium

02

Mar 31Resolved

Combined Uranium

02

Mar 31Resolved

2024(23)

Combined Uranium

02

Dec 31Resolved

Combined Uranium

02

Dec 31Resolved

Combined Uranium

02

Dec 31Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Active

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

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 16Active

Consumer Confidence Rule

72

Sep 30Active

Combined Uranium

02

Sep 30Resolved

Combined Uranium

02

Sep 30Resolved

Combined Uranium

02

Sep 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Combined Uranium

02

Jun 30Resolved

Combined Uranium

02

Jun 30Resolved

Combined Uranium

02

Jun 30Resolved

Combined Uranium

02

Mar 31Resolved

Combined Uranium

02

Mar 31Resolved

Combined Uranium

02

Mar 31Resolved

How Does This Compare?

SANTA CRUZ (87567) has 163 recorded violations, including 83 health-based. 16 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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