Arsenic in Sunland Park, NM Drinking Water
Arsenic data for Sunland Park, New Mexico · 11,282 residents · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of Arsenic in Sunland Park, New Mexico: Arsenic carries a high health-risk designation.
Water quality records for Sunland Park, 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 Sunland Park Tap Water
Sunland Park, New Mexico has 10 EPA violations related to arsenic in drinking water.
This analysis covers 11,282 residents across 1 ZIP code in Sunland Park.
Is Arsenic in Sunland Park 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 Sunland Park
| Date | Violation Type | Status | ZIP Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-01 | Arsenic (Resolved) | Resolved | 88063 |
| 2024-07-01 | Arsenic (Resolved) | Resolved | 88063 |
| 2024-04-01 | Arsenic (Resolved) | Resolved | 88063 |
| 2024-01-01 | Arsenic (Resolved) | Resolved | 88063 |
| 2023-10-01 | Arsenic (Resolved) | Resolved | 88063 |
| 2023-07-01 | Arsenic (Resolved) | Resolved | 88063 |
| 2023-04-01 | Arsenic (Known) | Known | 88063 |
| 2023-01-01 | Arsenic (Known) | Known | 88063 |
| 2022-10-01 | Arsenic (Known) | Known | 88063 |
| 2022-07-01 | Arsenic (Known) | Known | 88063 |
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 Sunland Park 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.