Arsenic in Santa Teresa, NM Drinking Water
Arsenic data for Santa Teresa, New Mexico · 11,776 residents · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of Arsenic in Santa Teresa, New Mexico: Arsenic carries a high health-risk designation.
Water quality records for Santa Teresa, New Mexico show Arsenic detections on file - a finding that places it among the contaminants worth tracking for this area.
Data: EPA SDWIS, CCR Reports, ECHO
Arsenic in Santa Teresa Tap Water
Santa Teresa, New Mexico has 10 EPA violations related to arsenic in drinking water.
This analysis covers 11,776 residents across 1 ZIP code in Santa Teresa.
Is Arsenic in Santa Teresa Water Safe?
If you live in an affected ZIP code, consider installing a reverse osmosis filter certified under NSF 53 / NSF 58 and testing your water independently.
EPA Violations for Arsenic in Santa Teresa
| Date | Violation Type | Status | ZIP Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-01 | Arsenic (Resolved) | Resolved | 88008 |
| 2024-07-01 | Arsenic (Resolved) | Resolved | 88008 |
| 2024-04-01 | Arsenic (Resolved) | Resolved | 88008 |
| 2024-01-01 | Arsenic (Resolved) | Resolved | 88008 |
| 2023-10-01 | Arsenic (Resolved) | Resolved | 88008 |
| 2023-07-01 | Arsenic (Resolved) | Resolved | 88008 |
| 2023-04-01 | Arsenic (Known) | Known | 88008 |
| 2023-01-01 | Arsenic (Known) | Known | 88008 |
| 2022-10-01 | Arsenic (Known) | Known | 88008 |
| 2022-07-01 | Arsenic (Known) | Known | 88008 |
Health Effects of Arsenic
- Increased risk of skin, bladder, lung, and kidney cancer
- Cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes
- Skin changes (darkening, thickening, lesions)
- Developmental effects in children exposed in utero
Health risk severity: High. Governed by the Arsenic Rule (2006).
How Arsenic Gets Into Drinking Water
- Natural deposits in rock and soil (especially in western U.S.)
- Runoff from orchards and glass/electronics production
- Historical use of arsenic-based pesticides
- Well water in areas with arsenic-rich geology
What to Do About Arsenic in Santa Teresa Water
- Install a reverse osmosis (RO) system certified under NSF 58
- Adsorptive media filters (iron-based) can also reduce arsenic
- Have well water tested if on a private supply
- Boiling water does NOT remove arsenic — it concentrates it
Look for filters certified under NSF 53 / NSF 58 for arsenic removal.