F0/100

CIMARRON WATER SYSTEM — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,260 people · New Mexico

Water Source

Surface Water

County

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System ID

NM3526204

Violations

164

Contaminant Test Results

EPA Violation History

Violations (last 5yr)

Unresolved

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Failed to complete routine monitoring

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

When: November 1, 2024 – November 30, 2024Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: April 12, 2024 – July 11, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: April 5, 2024 – July 11, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: October 21, 2023 – July 11, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2023 – September 8, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Failed to issue ongoing public notification

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

When: July 1, 2023 – July 9, 2024Rule: Ground Water 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: June 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Unresolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: May 6, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 1 — URGENTResolved

Violation related to Nitrate

When: May 1, 2023 – May 31, 2023Rule: 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: April 1, 2023 – April 30, 2023Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: April 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: February 1, 2023 – June 25, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 2Unresolved

Treatment Technique Violation

When: January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 3Resolved

Failed to issue ongoing public notification

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

When: January 1, 2023 – July 9, 2024Rule: 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: December 1, 2022 – February 28, 2023Rule: 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: December 1, 2022 – February 28, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 2Unresolved

Treatment Technique Violation

When: October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify 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: September 1, 2022 – November 30, 2022Rule: 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: September 1, 2022 – November 30, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 2Unresolved

Treatment Technique Violation

When: July 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 2Unresolved

Treatment Technique Violation

When: April 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 2Unresolved

Treatment Technique Violation

When: April 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 2Unresolved

Treatment Technique Violation

When: April 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: February 12, 2022 – December 9, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 2Unresolved

Treatment Technique Violation

When: January 1, 2022 – March 31, 2022Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 2Unresolved

Treatment Technique Violation

When: January 1, 2022 – March 31, 2022Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 2Unresolved

Treatment Technique Violation

When: January 1, 2022 – March 31, 2022Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 3Unresolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: December 8, 2021Rule: Ground Water RuleVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: November 17, 2021 – October 26, 2021Rule: Ground Water 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: November 1, 2021 – November 30, 2021Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 2Unresolved

Treatment Technique Violation

When: October 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 2Unresolved

Treatment Technique Violation

When: October 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 2Unresolved

Treatment Technique Violation

When: October 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: September 2, 2021 – August 3, 2021Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 1 — URGENTUnresolved

Violation related to Nitrate

When: September 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2021 – August 17, 2021Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 2Unresolved

Treatment Technique Violation

When: July 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 2Unresolved

Treatment Technique Violation

When: July 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 2Unresolved

Treatment Technique Violation

When: July 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

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 CIMARRON WATER SYSTEM

Is CIMARRON WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?

CIMARRON WATER SYSTEM water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 164 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has CIMARRON WATER SYSTEM detected?

1 contaminants were tested in CIMARRON WATER SYSTEM's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.

Does CIMARRON WATER SYSTEM have any EPA violations?

Yes, CIMARRON WATER SYSTEM has 164 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MR, Other, TT. 80 are health-based violations.

How many people does CIMARRON WATER SYSTEM serve?

CIMARRON WATER SYSTEM serves approximately 1,260 people, New Mexico. The system provides water to 1 community: Cimarron.

What type of water does CIMARRON WATER SYSTEM provide?

CIMARRON 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 NM3526204.

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

CIMARRON 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

Cimarron