Water Quality: Portales, NM
3 water systems • 18,327 people served
Multiple Health Violations124
Total Violations
30
Health-Based Violations
3
Water Systems
18,327
Population Served
Water Quality Summary
Portales has 30 health-based violations on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: Chlorine Dioxide. In total, 124 violations are on record for 3 water systems serving 18,327 people.
Contaminants Found
Chlorine Dioxide
Water Systems Serving Portales
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PORTALES WATER SYSTEM | NM3528522 | Groundwater | 14,284 | 20 |
| ROOSEVELT COUNTY WUA | NM3562222 | Groundwater | 3,720 | 18 |
| SUNSET ACRES WATER COMPANY | NM3500430 | Groundwater | 323 | 86 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.