What was found in ZIP 88242
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 | 53.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOBBS MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY · 40,418 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0162 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOBBS MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY · 40,418 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0095 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOBBS MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY · 40,418 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0064 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOBBS MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY · 40,418 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0053 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOBBS MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY · 40,418 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0051 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOBBS MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY · 40,418 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0011 mg/L 7.3% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: HOBBS MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY · 40,418 people · 2023 | 1/1 | 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 88242
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| HOBBS MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY | NM | 40,418 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 88242 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 88242 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 7 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 88242. 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 88242?
1 public water supplier report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 88242. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 88242's water?
EPA monitoring detected Lithium, Pfpea, Pfhxa, Pfba, PFOA, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.