Health Violations Found

Water Quality in 88220 — Carlsbad, NM

EPA data for CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM

Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS Last verified: March 16, 2026

5
Water Systems
33,626
People Served
1
Health Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
No data
Lead Level

Your Water System

ZIP code 88220 in Carlsbad, New Mexico is served by CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM (EPA ID: NM3520608). This system provides water to approximately 33,626 people from groundwater sources.

There are 5 community water systems serving this area.

Lead & Copper in Your Water

No Lead & Copper Rule sampling data available for systems serving this ZIP code.

Violation Summary

1 health-based violation recorded in the past 5 years. 26 violations remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

DateContaminantTypeStatus
August 21, 2025Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringUnresolved
July 1, 2025Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoringUnresolved
July 1, 2025Stage 1 DBP RuleMonitoringUnresolved
June 1, 2025Consumer Confidence Report RuleMonitoringUnresolved
June 1, 2025Consumer Confidence Report RuleMonitoringResolved
June 1, 2025Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringUnresolved
June 1, 2025Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringResolved
April 1, 2025Contaminant 0700MonitoringResolved
March 1, 2025Consumer Confidence Report RuleMonitoringUnresolved
March 1, 2025Consumer Confidence Report RuleMonitoringResolved
March 1, 2025Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringUnresolved
March 1, 2025Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringResolved
February 7, 2025Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringUnresolved
October 20, 2024Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringUnresolved
October 17, 2024Stage 2 DBP RuleMonitoringUnresolved
October 17, 2024Stage 2 DBP RuleHealth-basedUnresolved
October 1, 2024Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoringUnresolved
October 1, 2024Stage 1 DBP RuleMonitoringUnresolved
July 1, 2024Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoringResolved
July 1, 2024Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoringResolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for water systems serving this ZIP code:

ContaminantCategoryViolationsHealth-Based
Surface Water Treatment RuleTreatment Technique18No
Lead and Copper RuleTreatment Technique17No
Revised Total Coliform RuleMicrobiological14No
Consumer Confidence Report RuleReporting13No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Disinfection Byproducts5No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM)Disinfection Byproducts5No
Stage 1 DBP RuleTreatment Technique4No
Stage 2 DBP RuleTreatment Technique2Yes
Contaminant 0700Other1No

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Water Systems Serving This Area

System NameEPA IDPopulationSource
CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEMNM352060833,626Groundwater
OTIS MDWCANM35213084,807Groundwater
HAPPY VALLEY COOPERATIVE WATER WORKSNM3520708638Groundwater
LINCOLN HILLS WATER CO-OPNM3502314338Groundwater
WHITES CITY WATER SYSTEMNM352140867Groundwater

What You Can Do

  1. Request your water system’s Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) — Your utility is required to publish this annually
  2. Consider a home water test — Independent testing can reveal issues in your specific plumbing
  3. Install a certified water filter — NSF-certified filters can address specific contaminants
  4. Contact your water provider — Ask about current treatment and any ongoing remediation

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Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM (NM3520608) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 88220 safe to drink?

Carlsbad’s water system has recorded 1 health-based violation in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.

Where does 88220’s water come from?

The primary water source for this area is groundwater. CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM serves approximately 33,626 people.

How can I get my water tested?

Contact your local water utility for a free water quality report, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends testing annually if you use a private well.

Does 88220 have lead in the water?

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data is currently available in EPA records for water systems serving ZIP code 88220. If you are concerned about lead, contact your water utility or have your tap water independently tested.

What is the radon risk in 88220?

Radon zone data is not available for ZIP code 88220. The EPA recommends testing all homes for radon regardless of location, as radon levels can vary significantly even within the same neighborhood.

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