ZIP Code 88350 Water Quality & Testing Report
Timberon, NM · Otero County County · Updated for 2026
Is Tap Water Safe to Drink in ZIP 88350 (Timberon, NM)?
Caution / Filtration Recommended: Tap water in ZIP code 88350 (Timberon, NM) has compliance concerns, earning an EPA Safety Grade of D (53/100) due to 6 health violation(s) and 3.1 ppb lead. While treated by Timberon W and Sd, residents are advised to use an NSF/ANSI 53 certified water filter for drinking and cooking.
Water Safety Grade
Poor — Multiple violations recorded
Health Violations
6
Total Violations
26
Lead Risk
Moderate
Contaminants
3
Active Water Quality Issues Detected
EPA records show 19 unresolved violations. Contact Timberon W and Sd for current status.
About Tap Water in ZIP Code 88350
Tap water in ZIP code 88350 (Timberon, NM) is distributed by Timberon W and Sd (EPA ID: NM3546419), serving approximately 2,698 residents. Based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Act compliance records, this system receives a water safety grade of D with a composite quality score of 53/100.
Water System
Timberon W and Sd
EPA ID: NM3546419
Water Source
Ground Water
Population Served
2,698 residents
County
Otero County County, New Mexico
Lead Levels in ZIP 88350
EPA action level: 15 ppb | Public health goal: 0 ppb
Lead Level: 3.1 ppb — Very Low
Lead exposure risk in 88350 is rated Moderate. EPA models estimate a 44% exposure probability based on housing and infrastructure age.
EPA model estimate based on housing age and infrastructure
Water Hardness & Mineral Content
Grains per gallon (GPG) & Parts per million (PPM / mg/L)
Water in ZIP 88350 is Very Hard (233 mg/L / 13.6 GPG). High concentrations of dissolved limestone minerals cause severe mineral buildup, stiff laundry, dry skin, and premature water heater wear.
Grains per gallon
Parts per million CaCO3
Official EPA SDWIS Database Entry
Utility: Timberon W and Sd · PWSID: NM3546419
Violation History
Past 5 years — EPA SDWIS data
Timberon W and Sd has recorded 6 health-based violations out of 26 total violations over the past 5 years. 19 violations remain unresolved in EPA tracking records.
Regulatory compliance risk for this utility is rated Critical based on past reporting and enforcement records.
Contaminants Detected
Contaminants with health-based violations on record
EPA records identify 3 contaminants with health-based violations in the past 5 years: E. coli, Fecal Coliform, Contaminant 0800.
⚖ Enforcement Actions
Water Source & Environmental Factors
Ground Water
This system draws water from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through soil and rock, but can still contain naturally occurring minerals like arsenic, radium, or nitrates.
Moderate potential
EPA Radon Zone 2 — moderate radon potential. The EPA recommends testing your home regardless of zone designation.
Water Quality Testing in ZIP 88350
Tap Water & Well Testing Recommendations
Residents in ZIP code 88350 served by Timberon W and Sd can test tap water or private well systems to verify water purity. Testing detects hidden contaminants before they impact family health.
Tap Water Testing Steps
- 1.Conduct a certified lead check if your home was constructed before 1986.
- 2.Use certified lab testing kits rather than uncalibrated test strips for regulated compliance.
- 3.Sample water from both your kitchen faucet and water heater to compare line purity.
Private Well Testing Steps
- •Test for Coliform bacteria and Nitrates annually.
- •Test for heavy metals, radon, and PFAS every 3 years.
- •Send samples to a state-certified drinking water laboratory recognized by New Mexico Environment Department.
🛡 What Should You Do? — ZIP 88350 Recommendations
Serious water quality concerns — action recommended
- 🚨 Install a certified NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 (reverse osmosis) filter immediately for drinking and cooking
- 🚨 Do not give unfiltered water to children, pregnant women, or immunocompromised individuals
- 🚨 Contact Timberon W and Sd to request the current violation status and corrective action plan
- 🚨 Report concerns to your state environmental agency or call the EPA hotline: 1-800-426-4791
- 🚨 Consider having your home's tap water independently tested by a certified lab
Recommended Water Treatment Systems:
NSF 53 Lead Pitcher Filter
Certified to remove lead. Recommended for immediate protection.
NSF 58 Under-Sink RO System
Reverse Osmosis system certified to remove PFAS, heavy metals, and viruses.
Frequently Asked Questions — ZIP 88350 Water Quality
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Data Sources & Methodology
Water quality data for ZIP code 88350 is compiled from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), EPA ECHO enforcement database, UCMR5 unregulated contaminant monitoring, and Consumer Confidence Reports filed by Timberon W and Sd. Safety scores are composite metrics derived from violation history, lead levels, enforcement actions, and infrastructure risk indicators. Data reflects a 5-year monitoring window. Last dataset update: 2024. View EPA source data →