What was found in ZIP 87740
The level at this ZIP's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in it, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lithium | 9.32 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF RATON/RATON WATER WORKS · 9,733 people · 2023
Highest in the ZIP: 14.7 µg/L — SPRINGER WATER SYSTEM · 1,170 people · 2024 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0030 mg/L 20% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CITY OF RATON/RATON WATER WORKS · 9,733 people · 2023 | 2/2 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 87740
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| CITY OF RATON/RATON WATER WORKS | NM | 9,733 |
| SPRINGER WATER SYSTEM | NM | 1,170 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 87740 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 87740 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 2 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 87740. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 87740?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 87740. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 87740's water?
EPA monitoring detected Lithium, Lead across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.