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Elephant Butte, New Mexico Water Quality Report

Water quality data for 11 water systems serving 26,519 people.

20
Very Poor
out of 100

Water Source

11
Water Systems
27K
People Served
Surface water, Ground water
Water Source

Detected Contaminants

ContaminantDetected LevelEPA Limit (MCL)Health Guideline% of LimitStatus
lithium118.0 No federal limit10.0 ug/L(EPA/USGS HBSL)
1180%
Above guideline
PFOS0.007 0.004 ug/L0.300 ug/L(EWG)
168%
Above limit

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your water supply, these filtration systems are recommended:

Reverse Osmosis (RO)

Reverse osmosis systems remove up to 99% of PFAS compounds. Recommended for homes with detected PFAS.

Up to 99% PFAS removal

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Compliance & Violations

Active Violations (1)

75

Jan 21, 2023

minor

Resolved Violations (499)

75

Aug 24, 2023

minor

45

Aug 22, 2023

critical

45

Aug 22, 2023

critical

45

Aug 22, 2023

critical

45

Aug 22, 2023

critical

+ 494 more resolved violations

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elephant Butte tap water safe to drink?

Elephant Butte's water has 1 contaminant detected above EPA limits. While the water is treated, residents may want to consider additional filtration.

What contaminants are in Elephant Butte tap water?

2 contaminants have been detected in Elephant Butte's water supply across 11 water systems. See the full contaminant table above for details.

How can I improve my water quality in Elephant Butte?

Install a water filter rated for the specific contaminants found in Elephant Butte's water. See our filter recommendations above. You can also request your utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current test results.

Does Elephant Butte have any water quality violations?

Yes, Elephant Butte currently has 109 active violations. See the violations section above for details.