C41/100
EL PRADO WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,076 people · New Mexico
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
NM3515029
Violations
24
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 EL PRADO WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT
Is EL PRADO WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT water safe to drink?
EL PRADO WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT water receives a grade of C (41/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 24 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has EL PRADO WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT detected?
1 contaminants were tested in EL PRADO WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does EL PRADO WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT have any EPA violations?
Yes, EL PRADO WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT has 24 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2020. Violation types include Other, MON, MR. 8 are health-based violations.
How many people does EL PRADO WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT serve?
EL PRADO WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT serves approximately 1,076 people, New Mexico. The system provides water to 1 community: El Prado.
What type of water does EL PRADO WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT provide?
EL PRADO WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NM3515029.
How does EL PRADO WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT compare to other utilities in New Mexico?
EL PRADO WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT scores 41/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our New Mexico state page for a full comparison of water systems.