Water Quality in LAS CRUCES, NM (88013)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 88013.
13
Total Violations
5
Health-Based
8
Monitoring / Reporting
13
Resolved
What does this mean?
13 of 13 violations have been resolved. 5 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 8 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.
Violations Detail (13 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Nov 25, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Sep 28, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Sep 28, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Sep 28, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Sep 28, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Sep 28, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Aug 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Aug 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Aug 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Aug 6, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
Violation Timeline
2023(9)
Public Notice
75
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
2022(1)
Public Notice
75
How Does This Compare?
LAS CRUCES (88013) has 13 recorded violations, including 5 health-based. All violations have been resolved, which is a positive sign for current water quality. 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.
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.