B78/100
ARENAS VALLEY MDWCA — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,204 people · New Mexico
Water Source
Purchased Groundwater
County
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System ID
NM3523009
Violations
15
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
5
Violations (last 5yr)
2
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Failure to meet filter backwash requirements
When: April 1, 2024 – October 3, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved
Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved
Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: October 1, 2022 – October 3, 2022Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2021 – August 17, 2021Enforcement: 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 ARENAS VALLEY MDWCA
Is ARENAS VALLEY MDWCA water safe to drink?
ARENAS VALLEY MDWCA water receives a grade of B (78/100), which is considered good. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has ARENAS VALLEY MDWCA detected?
1 contaminants were tested in ARENAS VALLEY MDWCA's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does ARENAS VALLEY MDWCA have any EPA violations?
Yes, ARENAS VALLEY MDWCA has 15 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include Other, MR, MCL. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does ARENAS VALLEY MDWCA serve?
ARENAS VALLEY MDWCA serves approximately 1,204 people, New Mexico. The system provides water to 1 community: Arenas Valley.
What type of water does ARENAS VALLEY MDWCA provide?
ARENAS VALLEY MDWCA sources its water from purchased groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NM3523009.
How does ARENAS VALLEY MDWCA compare to other utilities in New Mexico?
ARENAS VALLEY MDWCA scores 78/100 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.