Water Quality in Silver City, NM (88061)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 88061.
Active Health Violations
2 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 84% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
17,464
Population
22
Water Systems
28
Violations (5yr)
2
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (22)
Arenas Valley Mdwca
All resolvedBurro Mountain Homestead
All resolvedLittle Walnut Picnic Ground Usfs
Whiskey Creek Properties
2 health-basedCat Walk Picnic Ground Usfs
Horseshoe Springs Campground
Scorpion Corral Campground
Glenwood Administrative Site - Usfs
Arenas Valley Water Service
Snow Lake Recreation Area-Usfs Gila
Silver City Koa
Negrito Fire Base-Usfs Gila
Grant County Aerial Fire Base (Usfs)
Wilderness Lodge
Beaver Head Work Center (Usfs)
Panchuela Admin/Picnic Usfs Snf
Capulin Springs Picnic Ground
Breathe Inn
Sulfur Spring
San Antonio Ycc
Van'S Trailer Court
Ft. Bayard Administrative Site Usfs
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Silver City (88061) has more violations than 84% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 28.
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
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.