Water Quality in LAS CRUCES, NM (88005)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 88005.

118

Total Violations

55

Health-Based

63

Monitoring / Reporting

110

Resolved

What does this mean?

110 of 118 violations have been resolved. 55 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 63 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.

Water systems: 33 Population served: 6,480

Violations Detail (118 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AFeb 28, 2025ActiveN/A
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AFeb 28, 2025ActiveN/A
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AFeb 28, 2025ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AFeb 28, 2025ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AFeb 28, 2025ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AFeb 28, 2025ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AFeb 28, 2025ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AFeb 28, 2025ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AFeb 28, 2025ActiveN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(13)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Feb 28Active

Groundwater Rule

45

Feb 28Active

Groundwater Rule

45

Feb 28Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Feb 28Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Feb 28Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Feb 28Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Feb 28Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Feb 28Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Feb 28Active

Groundwater Rule

45

Feb 28Active

Public Notice

75

Jan 23Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jan 23Resolved

2024(45)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Dec 23Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Dec 23Active

Groundwater Rule

20

Dec 3Resolved

Groundwater Rule

20

Dec 3Resolved

Groundwater Rule

20

Dec 3Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Nov 27Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Nov 27Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Nov 27Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Nov 27Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Nov 27Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Nov 27Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Nov 27Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Nov 27Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Nov 27Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Nov 27Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Nov 27Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Nov 27Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Nov 19Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Nov 19Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Nov 19Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Nov 19Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Oct 6Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2B

Oct 6Active

Groundwater Rule

45

Apr 2Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Apr 2Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Apr 2Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Apr 2Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Apr 2Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Apr 2Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Apr 2Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Apr 2Resolved

How Does This Compare?

LAS CRUCES (88005) has 118 recorded violations, including 55 health-based. 8 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.

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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.

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