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City water profile

Farmington water quality

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

Median indexed hardness

137PPM

2 indexed ZIPs

Range 135–138.5 PPM

State comparison
91 PPM below
State hardness rank
#143 of 160
Matched utilities
4
Active health records
1

City summary

What the indexed records say

Farmington has 2 published ZIP profiles across San Juan County. The indexed median is 137 PPM, compared with 228 PPM across New Mexico.

Among the 160 New Mexicocities with an indexed median, Farmington ranks #143from highest to lowest. Across all 195 state ZIP profiles, available estimates run from 74.2to 688.5 PPM.

The 135–138.5 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
Hard2 ZIPs
Very hard0 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
2.6 miles
Profiles with evidence
2/2

Confidence labels

High: 0Moderate: 2Low: 0

Observation window: Feb 16, 2016 to Mar 30, 2026.

ZIP directory

Water reports in Farmington

Open a ZIP for site-level provenance and measurements.

Public water systems

Utilities associated with this city

Farmington Water System

PWSID NM3510224

Surface water
System population served
47,655
Last reported
Jun 16, 2026

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

Morningstar Water System

PWSID NM3510524

Surface water
System population served
5,694
Last reported
Jun 16, 2026

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

Flora Vista Mutual Domestic

PWSID NM3510024

Surface water
System population served
3,726
Last reported
Jun 16, 2026

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

La Vida Mission Community Water Supply

PWSID NM3500224

Groundwater
System population served
200
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

1 unique active health-based record appears among associated systems. This does not mean every contaminant was tested at every tap.

RecordSystemPeriodStatus
Lead and Copper RuleNM3510024Oct 1, 2025Unaddressed
Groundwater RuleNM3510224Sep 25, 2025Resolved · health-based
ChlorineNM3500224Jun 1, 2025Resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleNM3510224Apr 1, 2025Resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSNM3510024Oct 17, 2024Resolved · health-based
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSNM3510024Oct 17, 2024Resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleNM3510024Oct 1, 2024Resolved
Public NoticeNM3510024Aug 16, 2024Unaddressed
Public NoticeNM3500224Aug 16, 2024Unaddressed
Public NoticeNM3500224Sep 23, 2023Resolved

Practical next steps

Move from index to evidence

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

Questions people ask

About water in Farmington

Is the water hard?

The indexed city median is 137 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.