ESPANOLA WATER SYSTEM Water Quality Report
Population
12,012
people served
Water Source
🏔️ Ground
wells & aquifers
National Rank
Top 90%
of 49,184 US systems
5-Year Record
⚠️ 3
violations recorded
C
Fair
Safety Grade
3 violations in the past 5 years, including 9 health-based
System Details
- PWSID
- NM3501921
- Population Served
- 12,012
- Water Source
- Ground Water
- Owner
- Local Government
- State
- New Mexico
- EPA Region
- 6
Contaminants of Concern
| Contaminant | Status | Violations |
|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 7000 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 6 |
| Contaminant 7500 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 17 |
| Arsenic | ✕ Health-Based | 5 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs) | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 5 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 5 |
| Contaminant 8000 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 3 |
| Contaminant 0700 | ✕ Health-Based | 2 |
| Antimony | ✕ Health-Based | 1 |
| Contaminant 5200 | ✕ Health-Based | 2 |
Violation History
2024
3
2020
2
2019
2
2018
5
2017
7
2016
7
2015
10
2014
3
2013
4
2012
1
Total violations on record: 46
Service Area
Cities Served
ZIP Codes Served
Recommended Water Filters
Based on contaminants detected in this water system:
Reverse Osmosis System
Removes up to 99% of contaminants including PFAS, lead, arsenic, and nitrates
Removes: Arsenic
Activated Carbon Filter
Effective for chlorine, THMs, pesticides, and taste/odor improvement
Removes: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs), Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Water Distiller
Removes heavy metals, minerals, and most contaminants through evaporation
Removes: Arsenic
How does this compare?
This systemNational average
Grade C
Avg: B-C
46violations total
164% of national average
National avg: ~28 per system
📍 Average-sized water system.