Water Quality in Las Vegas, NM (87701)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 87701.

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

17,339

Population

23

Water Systems

159

Violations (5yr)

63

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (23)

Las Vegas (City Of)

39 health-based
Surface water 14,530 people served
53 violations (5yr) · 39 health-based · All resolved

Pajarito Rest Area - West Bound

2 health-based
Groundwater 475 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based

Anton Chico Rest Area West Bound

1 health-based
Groundwater 450 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based

Anton Chico Rest Area East Bound

4 health-based
Groundwater 450 people served
5 violations (5yr) · 4 health-based

Pajarito Rest Area - East Bound

2 health-based
Groundwater 450 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based

Las Vegas Koa

Groundwater 350 people served
0 violations

Glenrio Highway Rest Area

Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations

Thaxton Rest Area

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Camp Blue Haven

All resolved
Groundwater 150 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Valley Elementary And Middle School

3 health-based
Groundwater 130 people served
21 violations (5yr) · 3 health-based

Tecolote Mdwca

1 health-based
Groundwater 126 people served
11 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based

Fort Union Rest Area South Bound

Groundwater 125 people served
0 violations

Fort Union Rest Area North Bound

4 health-based
Groundwater 125 people served
16 violations (5yr) · 4 health-based · All resolved

Sierra Grande Highway Rest Area

All resolved
Groundwater 75 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

El Creston Mdwca

6 health-based
Groundwater 50 people served
12 violations (5yr) · 6 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 6.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Mike Mateo Elementary School

Groundwater 50 people served
10 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 6.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Gabaldon Mdwca

1 health-based
Groundwater 47 people served
20 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based

Camp Monakiwa

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Las Vegas Ycc Camp

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Las Vegas Municipal Airport

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Campo Azul Mobile Home Park

Groundwater 20 people served
0 violations

Camp Monakiwa

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Rivera Breakthrough Housing

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
10 violations
Has active
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
9 violations
All resolved
TTHMHealth-Based
9 violations
All resolved
CARBON, TOTALHealth-Based
8 violations
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
8 violations
Has active
Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
7 violations
All resolved
Nitrate-NitriteHealth-Based
5 violations
Has active
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

24 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

23 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
17 violations
Has active
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

11 violations
Has active
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

2 violations
Has active
E. COLIMonitoring
2 violations
Has active
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
6.4 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Las Vegas (87701) has more violations than 98% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 159.

Fewer violations 98th 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

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 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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