When: December 9, 2021Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: October 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021Enforcement: Formal — state order issued
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: September 1, 2021 – August 31, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify 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: September 1, 2021 – August 31, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Resolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: July 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021Enforcement: Formal — state order issued
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 BOSQUE FARMS WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM
Is BOSQUE FARMS WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM water safe to drink?
BOSQUE FARMS WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM water receives a grade of D (32/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 29 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has BOSQUE FARMS WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM detected?
31 contaminants were tested in BOSQUE FARMS WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does BOSQUE FARMS WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM have any EPA violations?
Yes, BOSQUE FARMS WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM has 29 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include TT, RPT, MCL. 9 are health-based violations.
How many people does BOSQUE FARMS WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM serve?
BOSQUE FARMS WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM serves approximately 4,367 people, New Mexico. The system provides water to 1 community: Bosque Farms.
What type of water does BOSQUE FARMS WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM provide?
BOSQUE FARMS WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NM3510732.
How does BOSQUE FARMS WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM compare to other utilities in New Mexico?
BOSQUE FARMS WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM scores 32/100 with a grade of D (poor). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our New Mexico state page for a full comparison of water systems.