Water Quality in Alto, NM (88312)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 88312.

Past Health-Based Violations

3 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 25 monitoring/reporting violations.

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.

3,287

Population

20

Water Systems

28

Violations (5yr)

3

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (20)

Alto Lakes Water And Sanitation District

Groundwater 2,870 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 6.1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Cds Rainmakers Util Llc Rancho Ruidoso

1 health-based
Groundwater 839 people served
4 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 2.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Eileen Acres

All resolved
Groundwater 462 people served
7 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Sun Valley Water And Sanitation District

All resolved
Groundwater 443 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Spring Ranch Water Company

Groundwater 400 people served
0 violations

Alto Mountain Village

2 health-based
Groundwater 300 people served
9 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 4.3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Enchanted Forest Water Mdwca

All resolved
Groundwater 261 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Flying J Ranch

Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations

Bonito Hollow Rv Park And Campground

All resolved
Groundwater 240 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Mountain High Rv Park

Groundwater 173 people served
0 violations

Little Creek Rv Park

Groundwater 130 people served
0 violations

Alto North Water Coop

All resolved
Groundwater 127 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 2.9 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Mountain View Christian Youth Camp

All resolved
Groundwater 125 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

High Sierra Estates Water Assn

All resolved
Groundwater 98 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Ruidoso Motorcoach Ranch

Groundwater 73 people served
0 violations

Elk Run Rv Resort

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Woodwinds Rv Resort

Purchased groundwater 27 people served
0 violations

Scarborough House

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Crockett Canyon Rv

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Apple Tree Park

Groundwater 15 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

10 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

4 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

4 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

3 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
2.9 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2024

How Does This Compare?

Alto (88312) 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.

Fewer violations 84th percentile More violations

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.

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