COLUMBUS WATER SYSTEM Water Quality Report
Population
2,200
people served
Water Source
🏔️ Ground
wells & aquifers
National Rank
Top 94%
of 49,184 US systems
5-Year Record
⚠️ 7
violations recorded
D
Poor
Safety Grade
7 violations in the past 5 years, including 7 health-based
System Details
- PWSID
- NM3523016
- Population Served
- 2,200
- Water Source
- Ground Water
- Owner
- Local Government
- State
- New Mexico
- EPA Region
- 6
Contaminants of Concern
| Contaminant | Status | Violations |
|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 7000 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 2 |
| Contaminant 7500 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 14 |
| Contaminant 5000 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 4 |
| Total Coliform | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 1 |
| Contaminant 0700 | ✕ Health-Based | 7 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs) | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 1 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 1 |
| Contaminant 1094 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 3 |
Violation History
2025
1
2023
6
2020
3
2019
2
2015
1
2014
1
2013
3
2012
3
2008
4
2007
4
Total violations on record: 33
Service Area
Cities Served
ZIP Codes Served
Recommended Water Filters
Based on contaminants detected in this water system:
Activated Carbon Filter
Effective for chlorine, THMs, pesticides, and taste/odor improvement
Removes: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs), Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
UV Water Purifier
Kills bacteria and viruses without chemicals
Removes: Total Coliform
How does this compare?
This systemNational average
Grade D
Avg: B-C
33violations total
118% of national average
National avg: ~28 per system
🏘️ Small community water system.