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ALAMOGORDO DOMESTIC WATER SYSTEM — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 35,301 people · New Mexico

Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
NM3513319
Violations
11

Contaminant Test Results

2 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
strontium
2280.00 µg/L—Above Goal
Lead (90th percentile)
0.002 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

5

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2022 – October 5, 2022Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed to complete routine monitoring

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: December 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed to complete routine monitoring

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: December 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Missed required monitoring deadline

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: December 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Missed required monitoring deadline

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: December 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

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 ALAMOGORDO DOMESTIC WATER SYSTEM

Is ALAMOGORDO DOMESTIC WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?

ALAMOGORDO DOMESTIC WATER SYSTEM water receives a grade of A (83/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 69 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has ALAMOGORDO DOMESTIC WATER SYSTEM detected?

69 contaminants were tested in ALAMOGORDO DOMESTIC WATER SYSTEM's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), strontium. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does ALAMOGORDO DOMESTIC WATER SYSTEM have any EPA violations?

Yes, ALAMOGORDO DOMESTIC WATER SYSTEM has 11 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2022. Violation types include Other, MR.

How many people does ALAMOGORDO DOMESTIC WATER SYSTEM serve?

ALAMOGORDO DOMESTIC WATER SYSTEM serves approximately 35,301 people, New Mexico. The system provides water to 1 community: Alamogordo.

What type of water does ALAMOGORDO DOMESTIC WATER SYSTEM provide?

ALAMOGORDO DOMESTIC WATER SYSTEM sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is NM3513319.

How does ALAMOGORDO DOMESTIC WATER SYSTEM compare to other utilities in New Mexico?

ALAMOGORDO DOMESTIC WATER SYSTEM scores 83/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our New Mexico state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

Alamogordo