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Las Cruces Municipal Water System

Las Cruces, New Mexico · PWSID: NM3511707

F
Water Safety Score
40/100
98,175
Population Served
Ground water
Source Type
6
Health Violations
0
Contaminant Exceedances

Detected Contaminants

ContaminantDetected LevelMCL (Limit)StatusSample Date
Benzene2.5 ppb5 ppbWithin LimitJan 1, 2020

Violation History

Contaminant 0700
Treatment TechniqueJul 16, 2017 - Oct 11, 2017
Resolved
Enforcement: 2268
Contaminant 0700
Treatment TechniqueJul 16, 2017 - Oct 11, 2017
Resolved
Enforcement: 2268
Contaminant 0700
Treatment TechniqueJul 16, 2017 - Oct 11, 2017
Resolved
Enforcement: 2267
Contaminant 0700
Treatment TechniqueJul 16, 2017 - Oct 11, 2017
Resolved
Enforcement: 2267
Contaminant 0700
Treatment TechniqueJul 16, 2017 - Oct 11, 2017
Resolved
Enforcement: 2265
Contaminant 0700
Treatment TechniqueJul 16, 2017 - Oct 11, 2017
Resolved
Enforcement: 2265
Contaminant 2959
Health-BasedJan 1, 2020 - Oct 4, 2023
Resolved
Enforcement: 2272
Contaminant 2959
Health-BasedJan 1, 2020 - Dec 31, 2022
Open
Contaminant 2959
Health-BasedJan 1, 2020 - Oct 4, 2023
Resolved
Enforcement: 2274
Contaminant 2946
Health-BasedJan 1, 2020 - Oct 4, 2023
Resolved
Enforcement: 2272

Frequently Asked Questions

Las Cruces Municipal Water System has a Water Safety Score of F (40/100). The system serves 98,175 people and has 6 health violations on record. Check the contaminant table above for specific detected substances.

Las Cruces Municipal Water System has 0 contaminant exceedances above EPA health guidelines. See the full contaminant detection table above for all tested substances and their levels relative to legal limits and health guidelines.

The Water Safety Score (0-100, grades A through F) is based on contaminant levels relative to legal limits, health guideline exceedances, violation history, and enforcement actions. Higher scores indicate fewer concerns.

If your water system has violations, request the Consumer Confidence Report from your utility, consider getting an independent water test from a certified lab, and look into certified water filters for specific contaminants of concern. For lead, run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking.

Sources: EPA SDWIS, EWG Tap Water Database
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Water quality data sourced from EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Safety scores are calculated based on contaminant levels, violations, and enforcement history. This is not a substitute for your utility's official Consumer Confidence Report.