Water Quality in Vallecitos, NM (87581)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 87581.

No Health-Based Violations

None of the 2 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are14 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.

Better than 73% of US ZIP codes.

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

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2

Water Systems

14

Violations (5yr)

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Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (2)

Vallecitos Mdwca

All resolved
Surface water 84 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 47 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Canon Plaza Mdwca

Groundwater 60 people served
13 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

5 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
4 violations
Has active
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

4 violations
Has active
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
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?

Vallecitos (87581) has more violations than 73% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 14, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.

Fewer violations 73th percentile More violations

Water Filter Recommendations

No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.

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