CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM Water Quality Report

Population

33,626

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 1 health-based

System Details

PWSID
NM3520608
Population Served
33,626
Water Source
Ground Water
Owner
Local Government
State
New Mexico
EPA Region
6

Contaminants of Concern

ContaminantStatusViolations
Contaminant 7000 Monitoring/Reporting1
Contaminant 0700 Health-Based2
Contaminant 1094 Monitoring/Reporting3
Total Coliform Monitoring/Reporting1
Contaminant 8000 Monitoring/Reporting1
Contaminant 0999 Monitoring/Reporting1
Contaminant 7500 Monitoring/Reporting2

Violation History

2025
1
2022
2
2019
3
2013
1
2012
1
2011
1
2002
2

Total violations on record: 11

Service Area

Cities Served

ZIP Codes Served

Recommended Water Filters

Based on contaminants detected in this water system:

UV Water Purifier

Kills bacteria and viruses without chemicals

Removes: Total Coliform

$50–$150

How does this compare?

This systemNational average
Grade C
Avg: B-C
11violations total

39% of national average

National avg: ~28 per system

📍 Mid-to-large system — serves 5× the national average.