Water Quality: Carlsbad, NM
5 water systems • 39,476 people served
Multiple Health Violations285
Total Violations
22
Health-Based Violations
5
Water Systems
39,476
Population Served
Water Quality Summary
Carlsbad has 22 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, 285 violations are on record for 5 water systems serving 39,476 people.
Contaminants Found
Chlorine Dioxide
Stage 2 DBP
Water Systems Serving Carlsbad
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM | NM3520608 | Groundwater | 33,626 | 11 |
| OTIS MDWCA | NM3521308 | Groundwater | 4,807 | 141 |
| HAPPY VALLEY COOPERATIVE WATER WORKS | NM3520708 | Groundwater | 638 | 28 |
| LINCOLN HILLS WATER CO-OP | NM3502314 | Groundwater | 338 | 76 |
| WHITES CITY WATER SYSTEM | NM3521408 | Groundwater | 67 | 29 |
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.