A87/100
BAYARD MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 2,616 people · New Mexico
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
NM3522109
Violations
10
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.002 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2020.
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 BAYARD MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM
Is BAYARD MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?
BAYARD MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM water receives a grade of A (87/100), which is considered excellent. 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 BAYARD MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM detected?
1 contaminants were tested in BAYARD MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does BAYARD MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM have any EPA violations?
Yes, BAYARD MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM has 10 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2020. Violation types include MR, MON, Other.
How many people does BAYARD MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM serve?
BAYARD MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM serves approximately 2,616 people, New Mexico. The system provides water to 1 community: Bayard.
What type of water does BAYARD MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM provide?
BAYARD MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NM3522109.
How does BAYARD MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM compare to other utilities in New Mexico?
BAYARD MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM scores 87/100 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.