B64/100
UNIVERSITY ESTATES WATER SYSTEM (LCU) — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 4,526 people · New Mexico
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
NM3512407
Violations
33
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.009 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2019.
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About UNIVERSITY ESTATES WATER SYSTEM (LCU)
Is UNIVERSITY ESTATES WATER SYSTEM (LCU) water safe to drink?
UNIVERSITY ESTATES WATER SYSTEM (LCU) water receives a grade of B (64/100), which is considered good. Out of 31 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has UNIVERSITY ESTATES WATER SYSTEM (LCU) detected?
31 contaminants were tested in UNIVERSITY ESTATES WATER SYSTEM (LCU)'s water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does UNIVERSITY ESTATES WATER SYSTEM (LCU) have any EPA violations?
Yes, UNIVERSITY ESTATES WATER SYSTEM (LCU) has 33 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2019. Violation types include Other, MR.
How many people does UNIVERSITY ESTATES WATER SYSTEM (LCU) serve?
UNIVERSITY ESTATES WATER SYSTEM (LCU) serves approximately 4,526 people, New Mexico. The system provides water to 1 community: Las Cruces.
What type of water does UNIVERSITY ESTATES WATER SYSTEM (LCU) provide?
UNIVERSITY ESTATES WATER SYSTEM (LCU) sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NM3512407.
How does UNIVERSITY ESTATES WATER SYSTEM (LCU) compare to other utilities in New Mexico?
UNIVERSITY ESTATES WATER SYSTEM (LCU) scores 64/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our New Mexico state page for a full comparison of water systems.