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Water hardness in Tularosa

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Utility-reported hardness

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State comparison: Unavailable
Evidence comparison rank: —
Matched utilities: 1
Active health records: 8

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EPA snapshot: 2026Q2. Historical window begins Jan 1, 2021.

Tularosa Water System

NM3514019 · Surface water · 3,485 people served system-wide

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

8 reported active health-based record(s) for this system

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Measurements (2)

An action level is a regulatory trigger, not a pass/fail health boundary. A reported zero is the value in the source record and does not establish that lead is absent at your tap.

Lead (90th percentile)

EPA SDWIS Lead and Copper Rule samples

Below action level

Reported level: 0.0019 mg/L
Action level: 0.015 mg/L

13% of the listed benchmark

Monitoring period: Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2024

TTHM

EPA SDWIS reported health-based violation

Reported violation

Reported level: 0.085 MG/L
Maximum contaminant level: 0.08 MG/L

106% of the listed benchmark

Monitoring period: Jan 1, 2024 to Mar 31, 2024

Violation history (117)

Imported violation history for Tularosa Water System
Rule	Status	Period
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule	Archived	Mar 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2026
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Archived	Mar 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2026
Groundwater Rule	Addressed	Feb 26, 2026
Groundwater RuleHealth-based	Addressed	Feb 26, 2026
Groundwater RuleHealth-based	Addressed	Feb 26, 2026
Groundwater RuleHealth-based	Addressed	Feb 26, 2026
Groundwater RuleHealth-based	Addressed	Feb 26, 2026
Groundwater RuleHealth-based	Addressed	Feb 26, 2026
Groundwater RuleHealth-based	Addressed	Feb 26, 2026
Groundwater RuleHealth-based	Addressed	Feb 26, 2026
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Archived	Jan 1, 2026 to Jan 31, 2026
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule	Archived	Jan 1, 2026 to Jan 31, 2026
Lead and Copper Rule	Unaddressed	Oct 1, 2025
Consumer Confidence Rule	Unaddressed	Oct 1, 2025
Consumer Confidence Rule	Resolved	Jul 1, 2025 to Sep 16, 2025
Public Notice	Addressed	Feb 10, 2025
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Archived	Nov 1, 2024 to Nov 30, 2024
Consumer Confidence Rule	Unaddressed	Oct 1, 2024
Consumer Confidence Rule	Unaddressed	Jul 1, 2024
Public Notice	Addressed	Apr 13, 2024
Public Notice	Addressed	Mar 23, 2024
Public Notice	Addressed	Feb 24, 2024
Public Notice	Addressed	Feb 10, 2024
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Resolved	Feb 1, 2024 to Feb 29, 2024
TTHMHealth-based	Resolved	Jan 1, 2024 to Mar 31, 2024
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Resolved	Jan 1, 2024 to Jan 31, 2024
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Resolved	Dec 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Resolved	Nov 1, 2023 to Nov 30, 2023
Consumer Confidence Rule	Addressed	Oct 1, 2023
TTHMHealth-based	Resolved	Oct 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Public Notice	Addressed	Aug 19, 2023
Public Notice	Addressed	Jul 15, 2023
Consumer Confidence Rule	Resolved	Jul 1, 2023 to Jul 14, 2023
TTHMHealth-based	Resolved	Jul 1, 2023 to Sep 30, 2023
Public Notice	Addressed	Jun 16, 2023
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Resolved	Jun 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2023
Public Notice	Addressed	May 13, 2023
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Resolved	May 1, 2023 to May 31, 2023
Public Notice	Addressed	Apr 22, 2023
Public Notice	Addressed	Apr 14, 2023
TTHMHealth-based	Resolved	Apr 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2023
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Resolved	Apr 1, 2023 to Apr 30, 2023
Public Notice	Addressed	Mar 15, 2023
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Resolved	Mar 1, 2023 to Mar 31, 2023
Public Notice	Addressed	Feb 16, 2023
Public Notice	Resolved	Feb 9, 2023 to Nov 17, 2023
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Resolved	Feb 1, 2023 to Feb 28, 2023
Public Notice	Addressed	Jan 20, 2023
Public Notice	Addressed	Dec 14, 2022
Public Notice	Addressed	Nov 18, 2022
Public Notice	Addressed	Oct 8, 2022
Consumer Confidence Rule	Addressed	Oct 1, 2022
Public Notice	Addressed	Sep 15, 2022
Public Notice	Addressed	Aug 24, 2022
Consumer Confidence Rule	Resolved	Jul 1, 2022 to Jul 7, 2023
Public Notice	Addressed	Jun 15, 2022
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Resolved	May 1, 2022 to May 31, 2022
Public Notice	Addressed	Apr 15, 2022
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Resolved	Apr 1, 2022 to Apr 30, 2022
Public Notice	Addressed	Mar 13, 2022
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Resolved	Mar 1, 2022 to Mar 31, 2022
Public Notice	Addressed	Feb 16, 2022
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Resolved	Feb 1, 2022 to Feb 28, 2022
Public Notice	Addressed	Jan 14, 2022
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Resolved	Jan 1, 2022 to Jan 31, 2022
Public Notice	Addressed	Dec 15, 2021
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Resolved	Dec 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Public Notice	Addressed	Nov 17, 2021
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Resolved	Nov 1, 2021 to Nov 30, 2021
Public Notice	Addressed	Oct 27, 2021
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Resolved	Oct 1, 2021 to Oct 31, 2021
Lead and Copper Rule	Resolved	Oct 1, 2021 to Aug 10, 2022
Consumer Confidence Rule	Addressed	Oct 1, 2021
Public Notice	Addressed	Sep 16, 2021
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Resolved	Sep 1, 2021 to Sep 30, 2021
Public Notice	Addressed	Aug 13, 2021
Public Notice	Addressed	Aug 13, 2021
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Resolved	Aug 1, 2021 to Aug 31, 2021
Public Notice	Addressed	Jul 14, 2021
Consumer Confidence Rule	Resolved	Jul 1, 2021 to Nov 3, 2022
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Resolved	Jul 1, 2021 to Jul 31, 2021
Public Notice	Addressed	Jun 16, 2021
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Resolved	Jun 1, 2021 to Jun 30, 2021
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule	Resolved	Jun 1, 2021 to Jun 30, 2021
Public Notice	Addressed	May 14, 2021
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Resolved	May 1, 2021 to May 31, 2021
Public Notice	Addressed	Apr 15, 2021
Public Notice	Resolved	Apr 2, 2021 to May 22, 2024
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Resolved	Apr 1, 2021 to Apr 30, 2021
Public Notice	Addressed	Apr 1, 2021
Public Notice	Addressed	Mar 19, 2021
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Resolved	Mar 1, 2021 to Mar 31, 2021
Public Notice	Addressed	Feb 17, 2021
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Resolved	Feb 1, 2021 to Feb 28, 2021
Public Notice	Resolved	Jan 29, 2021 to May 22, 2024
Public Notice	Addressed	Jan 13, 2021
Public Notice	Addressed	Jan 13, 2021
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Resolved	Jan 1, 2021 to Jan 31, 2021
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Resolved	Jan 1, 2021 to Jan 31, 2021
Public Notice	Addressed	Dec 12, 2020
Public Notice	Addressed	Nov 13, 2020
Public Notice	Addressed	Nov 13, 2020
Public Notice	Addressed	Oct 15, 2020
Public Notice	Addressed	Oct 15, 2020
Consumer Confidence Rule	Addressed	Oct 1, 2020
Public Notice	Addressed	Sep 25, 2020
Public Notice	Addressed	Sep 25, 2020
Public Notice	Addressed	Jul 14, 2020
Public Notice	Addressed	Jul 14, 2020
Public Notice	Addressed	Jul 11, 2020
Consumer Confidence Rule	Addressed	Oct 1, 2019
Public Notice	Addressed	Jul 18, 2019
Public Notice	Addressed	Jul 13, 2019
Public Notice	Addressed	Jul 13, 2019
Public Notice	Addressed	Jun 14, 2019
Public Notice	Addressed	Jun 14, 2019
Groundwater RuleHealth-based	Addressed	Apr 2, 2018

City summary

What the indexed records say

Tularosa has 1 published ZIP profile across Otero County. The regional-evidence median is 481 PPM. The city does not meet the stricter comparison standard.

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: 19.4 miles
Profiles with evidence: 1/1

Confidence labels

High: 0Moderate: 1Low: 0

Observation window: Jul 19, 2024 to Aug 15, 2024.

ZIP directory

Water reports in Tularosa

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ZIP code

88352

Very Hard

480.5 PPM

Nearest site: 19.4 mi
Confidence: Moderate

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Practical next steps

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2. Read the current CCR. Confirm source water, detections, limits, ranges, and notices.
3. Use a measured hardness result. Confirm health concerns or treatment sizing with the right method.

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Questions people ask

About water in Tularosa

Is the water hard?

Check the utility-reported result above when available. Nearby environmental samples cannot establish tap-water hardness. Ask your provider or test your tap.

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.