Is tap water safe in Causey?

EPA SDWIS shows no active health-based violation in this profile's reporting window. That is not the same as proving every contaminant is absent, and federal data can lag state and utility records.

How hard is the water in Causey, NM?

Nearby USGS observations produce an estimate of 287.5 ppm (16.8 grains per gallon), classified as very hard. This is not a tap measurement.

Do I need a water softener in ZIP code 88113?

At 287.5 ppm, a correctly sized whole-house softener can reduce scale buildup and hard-water spotting. Treatment for hardness does not remove all health-related contaminants.

City water profile

Causey water quality

Compare local ZIP estimates, evidence quality, associated public systems, and compliance history for Causey, New Mexico.

Median indexed hardness

287PPM

2 indexed ZIPs

Range 287–287.5 PPM

State comparison: 59 PPM above
State hardness rank: #53 of 160
Matched utilities: 1
Active health records: 0

City summary

What the indexed records say

Causey has 2 published ZIP profiles across Roosevelt County. The indexed median is 287 PPM, compared with 228 PPM across New Mexico.

Among the 160 New Mexicocities with an indexed median, Causey ranks #53from highest to lowest. Across all 195 state ZIP profiles, available estimates run from 74.2to 688.5 PPM.

The 287–287.5 PPM range shows how much the available ZIP estimates vary within the city label.

Hardness distribution

How local ZIP estimates compare

Soft0 ZIPs

Moderately hard0 ZIPs

Hard0 ZIPs

Very hard2 ZIPs

2 of 2 ZIP profiles have a hardness estimate. Bars count ZIP profiles, not households or laboratory samples.

Evidence quality

Distance, dates, and confidence

Median nearest distance: 5.8 miles
Profiles with evidence: 2/2

Confidence labels

High: 0Moderate: 2Low: 0

Observation window: May 23, 2016 to Sep 4, 2024.

ZIP directory

Water reports in Causey

Open a ZIP for site-level provenance and measurements.

ZIP code

88113

Very Hard

287.5 PPM

Nearest site: 5.8 mi
Confidence: Moderate

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ZIP code

88132

Very Hard

287 PPM

Nearest site: 2.7 mi
Confidence: Moderate

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Public water systems

Utilities associated with this city

Causey Water System

PWSID NM3528122

Groundwater

System population served: 80
Last reported: Jun 16, 2026

The system names this served city; Census place overlap links the city to this ZCTA.

Compliance history

What EPA records show

No active health-based violation appears among the associated systems in the represented EPA reporting quarter. This does not mean every contaminant was tested at every tap.

Record	System	Period	Status
Public Notice	NM3528122	Feb 14, 2026	Unaddressed
Consumer Confidence Rule	NM3528122	Jul 1, 2025	Resolved
Lead and Copper Rule	NM3528122	Jul 1, 2025	Resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS	NM3528122	Oct 17, 2024	Resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS	NM3528122	Oct 17, 2024	Resolved · health-based
Lead and Copper Rule	NM3528122	Oct 1, 2024	Resolved
Consumer Confidence Rule	NM3528122	Jul 1, 2024	Resolved

Practical next steps

Move from index to evidence

1. Open your ZIP. Check distance, dates, confidence, and the associated utility.
2. Read the current CCR. Confirm source water, detections, limits, ranges, and notices.
3. Test the tap when needed. Confirm health concerns or treatment sizing with the right method.

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Questions people ask

About water in Causey

Is the water hard?

The indexed city median is 287 PPM. Open the ZIP report to verify the distance and confidence behind that estimate.

Is the tap water safe?

Compliance history is utility-wide and cannot guarantee conditions at every tap. Check current notices and test when address-specific evidence is needed.

Do I need treatment?

Choose treatment only after confirming the problem at the property. A softener targets hardness; contaminant treatment requires a matching, verified performance claim.