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City water profile

Placitas water quality

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

Median indexed hardness

232PPM

One indexed ZIP

Range 232–232 PPM

State comparison
4 PPM above
State hardness rank
#79 of 160
Matched utilities
10
Active health records
1

City summary

What the indexed records say

Placitas has 1 published ZIP profile across Sandoval County. The indexed median is 232 PPM, compared with 228 PPM across New Mexico.

Among the 160 New Mexicocities with an indexed median, Placitas ranks #79from highest to lowest. Across all 195 state ZIP profiles, available estimates run from 74.2to 688.5 PPM.

Because only one ZIP is represented, the city median and range are the same local estimate. It should not be read as multiple independent samples across the community.

Hardness distribution

How local ZIP estimates compare

Soft0 ZIPs
Moderately hard0 ZIPs
Hard0 ZIPs
Very hard1 ZIP

1 of 1 ZIP profiles have a hardness estimate. Bars count ZIP profiles, not households or laboratory samples.

Evidence quality

Distance, dates, and confidence

Median nearest distance
4.3 miles
Profiles with evidence
1/1

Confidence labels

High: 0Moderate: 1Low: 0

Observation window: Jan 15, 2016 to Jan 29, 2026.

ZIP directory

Water reports in Placitas

Open a ZIP for site-level provenance and measurements.

ZIP code

87043

Very Hard

232 PPM

Nearest site
4.3 mi
Confidence
Moderate

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Public water systems

Utilities associated with this city

North Ranchos De Placitas W&sd

PWSID NM3546223

Groundwater
System population served
659
Last reported
Jun 16, 2026

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

La Mesa Water Coop

PWSID NM3500123

Groundwater
System population served
650
Last reported
Jun 16, 2026

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

Las Acequias De Placitas

PWSID NM3509323

Groundwater
System population served
596
Last reported
Jun 16, 2026

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

Anasazi Trails Water Co-Op

PWSID NM3501523

Groundwater
System population served
400
Last reported
Jun 16, 2026

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

Ranchos De Placitas Sanitation District

PWSID NM3509423

Groundwater
System population served
374
Last reported
Jun 16, 2026

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

Placitas Trails Water Coop

PWSID NM3576723

Groundwater
System population served
355
Last reported
Jun 16, 2026

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

Overlook Water Co-Op Inc

PWSID NM3500323

Groundwater
System population served
209
Last reported
Jun 16, 2026

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

Desert Sky Mountain Water Cooperative

PWSID NM3501223

Groundwater
System population served
177
Last reported
Jun 16, 2026

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

Cedar Creek Water Cooperative Inc

PWSID NM3500423

Groundwater
System population served
141
Last reported
Jun 16, 2026

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

Vista De Oro De Placitas Water Users Coo

PWSID NM3500623

Groundwater
System population served
138
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
Public NoticeNM3546223Oct 24, 2025Unaddressed
ArsenicNM3501223Oct 1, 2025Archived · health-based
Public NoticeNM3501223Sep 25, 2025Resolved
Public NoticeNM3500423Aug 24, 2025Resolved
E. COLINM3500423Jul 18, 2025Resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleNM3509323Jul 1, 2025Resolved
ArsenicNM3501223Jul 1, 2025Archived · health-based
Lead and Copper RuleNM3501223Apr 1, 2025Unaddressed
ArsenicNM3501223Apr 1, 2025Archived · health-based
Public NoticeNM3501223Mar 15, 2025Resolved

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 Placitas

Is the water hard?

The indexed city median is 232 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.