Water Quality in Silver City, NM
32 water systems serving 17,991 people
City Overview
Average lead detection across Silver City water systems is 2.5 ppb (Low). The EPA action level is 15 ppb.
Violation Summary
| Total violations on record | 946 |
| Health-based violations | 169 |
| Lead action level violations | 0 |
| Open (unresolved) violations | 0 |
Water Systems in Silver City
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Silver City tap water safe to drink?
Silver City 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 Silver City, New Mexico?
Silver City has 32 public water systems serving approximately 17,991 people. The average lead level across sampled systems is 2.5 ppb. There are 946 total violations on record.
Does Silver City have lead in the water?
EPA monitoring data shows an average lead detection of 2.5 ppb across Silver City's water systems. The EPA action level is 15 ppb. No lead action level violations are currently reported.
How many water utilities serve Silver City?
32 public water systems are registered in Silver City, New Mexico with the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System. Together they serve approximately 17,991 people.