Water Quality in Las Cruces, NM (88005)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 88005.
Active Health Violations
18 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 87% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
27,509
Population
34
Water Systems
38
Violations (5yr)
18
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (34)
Las Cruces Municipal Water System
Picacho Mdwca
Leasburg Mdwca
3 health-basedBowlin Flying C Ranch
2 health-basedWalking Sands Rest Area
Kingdom Hall
Fort Craig Rest Area East Side
1 health-basedFort Craig Rest Area West Side
1 health-basedAlameda Acres Mhp
2 health-basedDripping Springs Blm
All resolvedScenic View Rest Area-State Hwy Dept
Fort Seldon Rest Area-State Hwy Dept.
Bowlins Bluewater Dairy Queen Store
4 health-basedChaparral Mobile Home Park
Yucca Rest Area-State Hwy Dept
Raasaf Hills Water System
Evergreen Mobile Home Park
Gage Rest Area
3 health-basedBowlins Akela Trading Post
Bowlins Continental Divide Trading Post
1 health-basedLos Nogalez Mhp
Cercado Courts
1 health-basedOrgan View Estates
All resolvedButterfield Trail Rest Area
Valley View Water Users Association
Three Rivers Petroglyph Site
All resolvedAguirre Springs-Blm
All resolvedBowlins Butterfield Station
Chuckys Food Mart
All resolvedBinns Water System
Wagon Wheel Trailer Park
James Street Home
Cox Ranch-Blm
West Mesa Water Company Inc
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Las Cruces (88005) has more violations than 87% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 38.
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.