Water Quality: Taos, NM
5 water systems • 6,376 people served
Multiple Health Violations129
Total Violations
20
Health-Based Violations
5
Water Systems
6,376
Population Served
Water Quality Summary
Taos has 20 health-based violations on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: Chlorine Dioxide, Stage 2 DBP. In total, 129 violations are on record for 5 water systems serving 6,376 people.
Contaminants Found
Chlorine Dioxide
Stage 2 DBP
Water Systems Serving Taos
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAOS MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM | NM3507529 | Groundwater | 5,528 | 8 |
| VALLE ESCONDIDO HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION | NM3574529 | Groundwater | 354 | 7 |
| UPPER RANCHITOS MDWCASW | NM3575129 | Groundwater | 222 | 37 |
| CANON MDWCA | NM3505629 | Groundwater | 200 | 52 |
| LAS HACIENDAS HOMEOWNERS WUA | NM3508129 | Groundwater | 72 | 25 |
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.