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
| Contaminant | Status | Violations |
|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 7000 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 1 |
| Contaminant 0700 | ✕ Health-Based | 2 |
| Contaminant 1094 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 3 |
| Total Coliform | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 1 |
| Contaminant 8000 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 1 |
| Contaminant 0999 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 1 |
| Contaminant 7500 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 2 |
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
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.