Water Quality in Elephant Butte, NM (87935)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 87935.
Active Health Violations
6 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 86% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
2,094
Population
21
Water Systems
35
Violations (5yr)
6
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (21)
Morningstar Water System
All resolvedRio Communities Water System
Rio Del Oro Water System
Meadow Lake Water System
Elephant Butte Water System
Monterey Water Company Inc.
2 health-basedElephant Butte, City Of
All resolvedCypress Gardens Water Users Association
Sandia Knolls Water System
1 health-basedIndian Hills Water System
All resolvedRio Communities Industrial Park
All resolvedHi Mesa Water System
Desert View Rv Park
Sandia Speedway
All resolvedDam Site Historic District
3 health-basedMonticello Canyon Dwca
Paseo Del Rio
Elephant Butte Lake State Park
All resolvedRock Canyon Recreation Area
All resolvedSouth Monticello Recreation Area
All resolvedMonticello North Park
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Elephant Butte (87935) has more violations than 86% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 35.
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.
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.