Water Quality in Portales, NM
9 water systems serving 20,317 people
City Overview
Average lead detection across Portales water systems is 1.2 ppb (Low). The EPA action level is 15 ppb.
Violation Summary
| Total violations on record | 430 |
| Health-based violations | 123 |
| Lead action level violations | 0 |
| Open (unresolved) violations | 0 |
Water Systems in Portales
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Portales tap water safe to drink?
Portales tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants. Review the individual water system pages below for the latest lead sample results and violation history.
What is the water quality in Portales, New Mexico?
Portales has 9 public water systems serving approximately 20,317 people. The average lead level across sampled systems is 1.2 ppb. There are 430 total violations on record.
Does Portales have lead in the water?
EPA monitoring data shows an average lead detection of 1.2 ppb across Portales's water systems. The EPA action level is 15 ppb. No lead action level violations are currently reported.
How many water utilities serve Portales?
9 public water systems are registered in Portales, New Mexico with the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System. Together they serve approximately 20,317 people.