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City water profile

Truth Or Consequences water quality

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

Median indexed hardness

555PPM

2 indexed ZIPs

Range 422–688.5 PPM

State comparison
327 PPM above
State hardness rank
#6 of 160
Matched utilities
2
Active health records
3

City summary

What the indexed records say

Truth Or Consequences has 2 published ZIP profiles across Sierra County. The indexed median is 555 PPM, compared with 228 PPM across New Mexico.

Among the 160 New Mexicocities with an indexed median, Truth Or Consequences ranks #6from highest to lowest. Across all 195 state ZIP profiles, available estimates run from 74.2to 688.5 PPM.

The 422–688.5 PPM range shows how much the available ZIP estimates vary within the city label. At least one estimate is marked low confidence, so observation distance and date deserve extra attention.

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
27.8 miles
Profiles with evidence
2/2

Confidence labels

High: 0Moderate: 0Low: 2

Observation window: Apr 4, 2016 to Sep 14, 2022.

ZIP directory

Water reports in Truth Or Consequences

Open a ZIP for site-level provenance and measurements.

ZIP code

87901

Very Hard

688.5 PPM

Nearest site
26.4 mi
Confidence
Low

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ZIP code

87935

Very Hard

422 PPM

Nearest site
27.8 mi
Confidence
Low

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Public water systems

Utilities associated with this city

Truth Or Consequences

PWSID NM3514327

Groundwater
System population served
6,783
Last reported
Jun 16, 2026

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

Desertaire Water Company

PWSID NM3520027

Groundwater
System population served
45
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

3 unique active health-based records appear among associated systems. This does not mean every contaminant was tested at every tap.

RecordSystemPeriodStatus
Groundwater RuleNM3520027Jan 11, 2026Resolved
FluorideNM3520027Jan 1, 2026Archived · health-based
Public NoticeNM3520027Dec 15, 2025Resolved
Public NoticeNM3514327Nov 30, 2025Resolved
FluorideNM3520027Oct 1, 2025Archived · health-based
Groundwater RuleNM3514327Sep 29, 2025Resolved · health-based
Groundwater RuleNM3514327Sep 29, 2025Resolved · health-based
Groundwater RuleNM3514327Sep 29, 2025Resolved · health-based
Groundwater RuleNM3514327Sep 29, 2025Resolved · health-based
Groundwater RuleNM3514327Sep 29, 2025Resolved · health-based

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 Truth Or Consequences

Is the water hard?

The indexed city median is 555 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.