Sunland Park Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
9.9 grains per gallon
Source
groundwater
pH Level
8
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.003 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
417.5 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
$0.45
energy & soap waste
Source: USGS Water Quality Portal · Updated 2026
0–60
mg/L
Soft
61–120
mg/L
Moderately Hard
121–180
mg/L
Hard
180+
mg/L
Very Hard
Appliance Damage Report
In Sunland Park, your appliances are currently losing 23% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Sunland Park | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 4 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -53% |
| Washing Machine | 7.3 yrs | 12 yrs | -39% |
| Water Heater | 8.8 yrs | 15 yrs | -41% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Sunland Park compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | PFAS (ppt) | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Sunland Park, New Mexico | 169.5 mg/L | 2.3 ppt | 🟠 Hard | groundwater |
| El Paso, Texas | 407 mg/L | 11.7 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Chaparral, New Mexico | 407 mg/L | 4 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Socorro, Texas | 352 mg/L | 10.5 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia, Texas | 353 mg/L | 10.5 ppt | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
National Benchmark
How Sunland Park compares to the USA average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Sunland Park | 169.5 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| USA National Avg | 150 mg/L | 🟠 Moderate |
| Badger Top Rated | 8.5 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Sunland Park's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Sunland Park, New Mexico, in Doña Ana County — a Doña Ana County city adjacent to El Paso (Texas) and Santa Teresa on the Rio Grande at the New Mexico-Texas border — receives its municipal water from the Sunland Park Utilities Division, drawing from the Hueco Bolson Aquifer (Doña Ana County) or El Paso Water Utilities through the Rio Grande valley distribution system.
The hard 169.5 mg/L hardness and TDS of 417.5 mg/L reflect the Chihuahuan Desert Rio Grande valley's calcareous alluvial aquifer character — consistent with the El Paso area water hardness. The Hueco Bolson Aquifer at Doña Ana County is developed in Quaternary Rio Grande alluvium (calcareous alluvial gravel and clay — moderately calcareous), Tertiary Hueco Formation (calcareous basin fill), and Cretaceous Sartinosa Formation (calcareous limestone — contributing to deep aquifer hardness). The calcareous desert alluvial basin aquifer produces the hard Rio Grande valley supply.
At 169.5 mg/L, Sunland Park's water is hard — scale builds steadily in kettles and appliances, dishwashers benefit from rinse aid, and water heaters should be descaled annually. Monthly descaling is recommended. The PFAS level of 2.3 ppt is very low for an urban area — Sunland Park's remote desert location near the Doña Ana County New Mexico-Texas border limits major AFFF industrial sources, and the Hueco Bolson deep aquifer provides natural PFAS dilution.
Geology & Source: Sunland Park in Doña Ana County draws from the Sunland Park Water Division on the Hueco Bolson Aquifer (Doña Ana County, south New Mexico) — the Hueco Bolson is developed in Quaternary Rio Grande alluvium (calcareous) over Cretaceous Sartinosa calcareous limestone — New Mexico Doña Ana County Hueco Bolson Rio Grande alluvial aquifer produces hard water at 169.5 mg/L with TDS 417.5 mg/L in this Doña Ana County New Mexico city.