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Farmington, NM · 57,275 people served · EPA data 2021–2026

Tap water quality in Farmington, New Mexico

Farmington's water systems logged 7 health-based EPA violations in 2021–2026, most recently in 2025 — most often groundwater rule. Health-based violations mean a federal limit or treatment standard was exceeded; check the systems below and your utility's annual report for specifics.

D+Poor
Farmington water grade: D+
Poor — our A–F grade from this city's EPA compliance record, relative to New Mexico and the nation. How we grade →
Health-based violations, 2021–20267
Groundwater Rule4
Revised Total Coliform Rule2
Lead And Copper Rule Revisions1
Farmington Water System47,655 served
Morningstar Water System5,694 served
Flora Vista Mutual Domestic3,726 served
La Vida Mission Community Water Supply200 served
New Mexico quality rank#7 / 51 (95.9/100)
New Mexico avg hardness252 PPM (very hard)
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Farmington tap water FAQ

Is tap water safe to drink in Farmington?

Farmington's systems logged 7 health-based violations in 2021–2026, most commonly groundwater rule. A violation is a red flag for a period of time, not a permanent condition — your utility's current Consumer Confidence Report shows today's status, and a certified home test shows what's at your tap.

Who supplies Farmington's water?

Farmington Water System (serving about 47,655 people); Morningstar Water System (serving about 5,694 people); Flora Vista Mutual Domestic (serving about 3,726 people); La Vida Mission Community Water Supply (serving about 200 people). Data: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, July 2026.

How hard is the water in Farmington?

City-level hardness isn't published in a single federal dataset, but New Mexico averages 252 PPM — "very hard" on the USGS scale. Your utility's water quality report lists Farmington's exact hardness, or a $10 test strip tells you in a minute. If it comes back over 120 PPM, see our water softener guidance in the purification calculator.

Do I need a water filter in Farmington?

With 7 health-based violations on record in 2021–2026, a certified filter is reasonable insurance here: reverse osmosis ($150–$1,300 installed, Angi 2026) covers lead, nitrates and PFAS at the tap. Test first ($50–$200) so you buy for what's actually present.

Want to know what's actually in your Farmington water?

Averages describe states, not your faucet. A certified home water test screens for lead, nitrates, bacteria and dozens of other contaminants — the same categories EPA regulates.

Test your water at home

We may earn a commission if you request quotes through this link. It costs you nothing and never affects the data we publish.