Water Quality in Taos, NM (87571)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 87571.

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

11,531

Population

82

Water Systems

60

Violations (5yr)

9

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (82)

Taos Municipal Water System

Groundwater 5,528 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Unm Taos Klauer Campus

Groundwater 400 people served
0 violations

Ranchos Elementary School

1 health-based
Groundwater 390 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based

Valle Escondido Homeowners Association

All resolved
Groundwater 354 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Martinez Plaza

Groundwater 330 people served
0 violations

Taos Spa And Tennis Club

All resolved
Groundwater 300 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Taos County Economic Development Center

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Jacks Creek Campground Usfs Snf

Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations

Usfs Canjilon Lakes Campground

Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations

Upper Ranchitos Mdwcasw

1 health-based
Groundwater 222 people served
6 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Echo Amphitheater Usfs Carson

Groundwater 205 people served
0 violations

Canon Mdwca

1 health-based
Groundwater 200 people served
9 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based

Sagebrush Inn

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Battleship Picnic Ground Usfs Snf

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Santa Cruz Recreation Area

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

San Antonio Campground Usfs Santa Fe

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Pueblo Cafe

Groundwater 130 people served
0 violations

Agua Piedra Camp Ground Usfs Carson

Groundwater 124 people served
0 violations

Usfs Cimarron Cg/Shuree Ponds

Groundwater 120 people served
0 violations

Rio Grande Gorge Visitor Center (Blm)

Groundwater 109 people served
0 violations

Taos Communication Corporation (Ktao)

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

El Pueblo Lodge

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Arroyos Del Norte Elementary School

3 health-based
Groundwater 100 people served
5 violations (5yr) · 3 health-based

Hungry Gator

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Usfs Elephant Rock Campground

Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations

Wally Rod, Inc

Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations

Plaza De Retiro

Groundwater 72 people served
0 violations

Las Haciendas Homeowners Wua

Groundwater 72 people served
0 violations

Santa Barbara Campground Usfs Carson

Groundwater 62 people served
0 violations

Sierra Village Campground

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Chamisa Mesa High School

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Usfs Carson Administration Building

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Fawn Lakes And Elephant Rock Cg Usfs

All resolved
Purchased groundwater 55 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Field Tract Campground Usfs Snf

Groundwater 53 people served
0 violations

Taos East Condominiums

2 health-based
Groundwater 50 people served
17 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based

Usfs - Questa Headquarters

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Rio Grande Ace Hardware

Groundwater 50 people served
3 violations (5yr)

Sun God Lodge

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Junebug Campground - Usfs -

Purchased groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Wild Rivers Headquarters (Blm)

Groundwater 48 people served
0 violations

Usfs Duran Campground

Groundwater 48 people served
0 violations

Casa Valdez

Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations

Rio Bravo Campground (Blm)

All resolved
Groundwater 42 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Graham'S Superette

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Taos Valley Rv Park

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Columbine Campground Usfs Carson

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Hacienda Inn

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Pilar Campground (Blm)

Groundwater 38 people served
0 violations

Vista Linda Campground Usfs Snf

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Phoenix Restaurant

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Amalia Costilla Community Center

All resolved
Groundwater 30 people served
13 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Hopewell Lake Campground Usfs Carson

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Agua De Taos

Groundwater 28 people served
0 violations

Inn On The Rio

Groundwater 27 people served
0 violations

La Vida Feliz Condo Association

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Whiteys Brett House Restaurant

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Governor, Taos Pueblo

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Workingman'S Bread

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Sangre De Cristo Mhp

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Wild Rivers Chiflo (Blm)

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Taos Inn

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

La Lomita Mobile Home Park

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Lake Valley

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

National Guard Taos County Sheriff Annex

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Faustin'S Trailer Court

Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations

Mabel Dodge Luhan

Groundwater 20 people served
0 violations

Taos Pueblo Bia Day School

Groundwater 20 people served
0 violations

Placita Del Medio Mdwca

Groundwater 20 people served
0 violations

Blm Petaca Campground

Groundwater 10 people served
0 violations

Enchanted Moon Rv Park

Groundwater 10 people served
0 violations

Taos Junction Campground/Rio Grande Blm

Groundwater 10 people served
0 violations

Taos Pueblo

Groundwater 5 people served
0 violations

San Geronimo Lodge

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Black Canyon Campground Usfs Snf

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Capulin Campground

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Taos Christian Academy

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Tres Piedras Headquarter Usfs Carson

1 health-based
Groundwater 0
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Shady Brook Cafe

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Pioneer Plaza

Groundwater 0
0 violations

La Sombra Campground - Carson - Usfs

Groundwater 0
0 violations

El Taoseno

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Sierra Village

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

27 violations
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
8 violations
Has active
Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
10 violations
Has active
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

7 violations
Has active
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

5 violations
Has active
E. COLIMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Taos (87571) has more violations than 93% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 60.

Fewer violations 93th 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

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. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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