Where does the water in 87013 come from?

Water for zip code 87013 in Cuba, New Mexico is provided by 3 water systems. Contact your local utility for specific source information, or check our detailed page for your area.

Water Hardness in 87013

Cuba, New Mexico · Sandoval County

118 PPM

6.9 GPG

Slightly Hard

0Soft60120180300+

Verified - Annual Water Quality Report

Dataset updated March 9, 2026Matched to 3 water systemsTap readings can vary by utility zone, treatment, and plumbing. Methodology

Source context

How this ZIP reading is built

This ZIP reading is built from 3 matched water systems. When more than one system is matched, the displayed value is weighted toward larger known service populations when that data is available.

Source basis

2 verified treated-water sources

3 matched systems total for this ZIP; treated-water reports are prioritized when available.

Water source profile

Primarily surface water

Surface-water hardness can shift with reservoirs, runoff, season, and treatment. This profile is weighted by known population served across matched systems.

Data recency

March 9, 2026

Dataset rebuilt March 9, 2026; individual utility reporting years can vary.

Hardness is a mineral-content reading, not a drinking-water safety rating. Use it for scale, appliance, and softener decisions; check your utility report or test your tap before sizing treatment equipment. See how we calculate local readings.

Water Systems Serving 87013

These are the systems matched to this ZIP code. The displayed ZIP value is weighted toward larger known service populations when population data is available.

3 water systems

PWSID is the public water system identifier. Data Source shows whether the hardness value comes from a treated-water report, USGS monitoring, or a local estimate; source year is shown when available.

Water System	Source	Hardness	Pop. Served	Data Source
Rio Rancho Water & Ww Services NM3509623	surface water	120 PPM Moderately Hard USGS estimate: 83 PPM	107,350	Verified - Annual Water Quality Report
Bernalillo Water System NM3508923	groundwater	120 PPM Moderately Hard USGS estimate: 183 PPM	10,948	Verified - Annual Water Quality Report
Cuba Water System NM3509023	groundwater	3 PPM Soft	1,789	Estimated - Nearby Data

Rio Rancho Water & Ww Services

NM3509623

Moderately Hard

120 PPMsurface water107,350 servedVerified - Annual Water Quality Report

Source water: 83 PPM

Bernalillo Water System

NM3508923

Moderately Hard

120 PPMgroundwater10,948 servedVerified - Annual Water Quality Report

Source water: 183 PPM

Cuba Water System

NM3509023

Soft

3 PPMgroundwater1,789 servedEstimated - Nearby Data

Nearby Zip Codes

87018120 87027120 87037100 87053120

What This Means For You

Use this ZIP reading as a local planning estimate, not a final treatment specification. Hardness can vary by utility zone, seasonal blend, private well, and building plumbing. Confirm your tap reading with a utility report or home hardness test before sizing equipment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the water hard in Cuba, NM (87013)?

The average water hardness in 87013 is 118 PPM (6.9 GPG), which is classified as slightly hard.

Do I need a water softener in 87013?

At 118 PPM, your water is relatively soft. A water softener is generally not necessary.

Is hard water in 87013 safe to drink?

Water hardness itself is a mineral-content reading, not a drinking-water safety rating. Calcium and magnesium are naturally occurring minerals, but you should check your utility's Consumer Confidence Report for contaminant and compliance information.

How many water systems serve 87013?

Zip code 87013 in Cuba, New Mexico is served by 3 water systems.