Water Quality in Quemado, NM (87829)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 87829.
Active Health Violations
19 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 90% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
602
Population
13
Water Systems
46
Violations (5yr)
19
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (13)
Quemado Lake Water Association
All resolvedQuemado Mutual Water & Swa
1 health-basedQuemado School
Quemado Water Works
Coyote Creek Mutual Domestic Wua
15 health-basedSpring Canyon Ranch
All resolvedPie Town Mdwca
All resolvedLargo Cafe
Allison Motel
American Trading Co.
Datil Elementary School
3 health-basedQuemado Lake Recreation Area - Usfs
All resolvedLuna Work Center-Usfs Gila
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Quemado (87829) has more violations than 90% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 46.
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.