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CARRIZOZO WATER SYSTEM — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,758 people · New Mexico

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
NM3512614
Violations
106

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
0.002 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

34

Violations (last 5yr)

21

Unresolved

12

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: July 23, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2025Enforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: May 17, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

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: March 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

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

When: March 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: February 14, 2025 – August 6, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: January 2, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: October 1, 2024Enforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: September 12, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: September 12, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: September 12, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: September 12, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: September 12, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: September 12, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: September 12, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: September 12, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: September 12, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: June 17, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: June 6, 2024 – August 6, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: May 23, 2024 – August 6, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

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, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

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, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

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: October 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: October 1, 2023Enforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Failed to issue ongoing public notification

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

When: October 1, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2023 – February 26, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: April 22, 2023 – August 6, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: October 1, 2022Enforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: July 22, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2022 – February 26, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Unresolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: May 17, 2022Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: May 17, 2022 – May 15, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Unresolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: May 17, 2022Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: October 1, 2021 – January 4, 2022Enforcement: 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 CARRIZOZO WATER SYSTEM

Is CARRIZOZO WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?

CARRIZOZO WATER SYSTEM water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 106 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has CARRIZOZO WATER SYSTEM detected?

1 contaminants were tested in CARRIZOZO WATER SYSTEM's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does CARRIZOZO WATER SYSTEM have any EPA violations?

Yes, CARRIZOZO WATER SYSTEM has 106 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, MR, MON. 20 are health-based violations.

How many people does CARRIZOZO WATER SYSTEM serve?

CARRIZOZO WATER SYSTEM serves approximately 1,758 people, New Mexico. The system provides water to 1 community: Carrizozo.

What type of water does CARRIZOZO WATER SYSTEM provide?

CARRIZOZO WATER SYSTEM sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NM3512614.

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

CARRIZOZO WATER SYSTEM scores 0/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our New Mexico state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

Carrizozo