STATE REPORT NM 1 ALERT 278 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

New Mexico Water Quality & Safety Report

40 ZIP codes · 128 water systems · UPC plumbing code · Updated 2026-03-16

Data: EPA SDWIS, NWS, State plumbing boards, Rewiring America Last verified: 2026-03-16

40
ZIP Codes
128
Water Systems
36
ZIPs with Violations
1
Active Alerts
UPC
Plumbing Code
4
Avg Rebate Programs

Overview

We track water quality, weather alerts, plumbing regulations, and energy rebates for 40 ZIP codes across New Mexico, covering 128 community water systems that serve approximately 1,305,159 people.

36 of 40 ZIP codes (90%) have recorded EPA violations. 278 health-based violations have been documented.

Active Weather Alerts

1 active alert in New Mexico including 1 warning. Severe weather can directly affect tap water quality — flooding, power outages, and infrastructure damage may lead to boil-water advisories.

AlertSeverityAreas
High Wind WarningSevereGuadalupe Mountains of Eddy County; Guadalupe Mountains A…

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Plumbing Regulations

New Mexico follows the New Mexico Plumbing Code (based on UPC) (2018 edition).

  • Plumbing code: UPC (2018)
  • Homeowner DIY: Licensed plumber required
  • Water heater permit: Required
  • Annual backflow test: Required

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Energy & Water Rebates

Across 40 tracked ZIP codes in New Mexico, residents have access to an average of 4 water-related rebate programs — including incentives for heat pump water heaters, efficient fixtures, and plumbing upgrades.

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Areas with Most Violations

ZIP CodeCitySafety ScoreViolationsHealth-BasedSystem
87026Laguna—25220CORREO WATER ASSOCIATION
87002Belen—23741BELEN WATER SYSTEM
87031Los Lunas—1571LOS LUNAS WATER SYSTEM
87101Albuquerque—15716ALBUQUERQUE WATER SYSTEM
88240Hobbs—1146HOBBS MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY
87016Estancia—8529ESTANCIA WATER SYSTEM
88220Carlsbad—791CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM
87017Gallina—6737CORONADO HIGH SCHOOL
87013Cuba—6231CUBA WATER SYSTEM
87028La Joya—5911LA JOYA MDWCA

Areas with No Violations

ZIP CodeCitySafety ScoreSystemPopulation
87001Algodones—ALGODONES WUA411
87015Edgewood—ENTRANOSA WATER ASSOCIATION8,500
87024Jemez Pueblo—CANON MDWCA320
87029Lindrith—LINDRITH COMMUNITY WATER COOP INC85

Lead & Copper

  • 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

  • High risk (Zone 1): 0 ZIP codes (0%)
  • Moderate risk (Zone 2): 0 ZIP codes
  • Low risk (Zone 3): 0 ZIP codes

All 40 ZIP Codes in New Mexico

Data Sources

Updated daily.

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