B71/100
ELEPHANT BUTTE, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,350 people · New Mexico
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
NM3573627
Violations
18
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
3
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: August 24, 2023 – June 22, 2023Rule: 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: April 1, 2022 – June 2, 2022Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: October 1, 2021 – October 7, 2021Enforcement: 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 ELEPHANT BUTTE, CITY OF
Is ELEPHANT BUTTE, CITY OF water safe to drink?
ELEPHANT BUTTE, CITY OF water receives a grade of B (71/100), which is considered good. 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 ELEPHANT BUTTE, CITY OF detected?
1 contaminants were tested in ELEPHANT BUTTE, CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does ELEPHANT BUTTE, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, ELEPHANT BUTTE, CITY OF has 18 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2023. Violation types include Other, MR, MCL. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does ELEPHANT BUTTE, CITY OF serve?
ELEPHANT BUTTE, CITY OF serves approximately 1,350 people, New Mexico. The system provides water to 1 community: Elephant Butte.
What type of water does ELEPHANT BUTTE, CITY OF provide?
ELEPHANT BUTTE, CITY OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NM3573627.
How does ELEPHANT BUTTE, CITY OF compare to other utilities in New Mexico?
ELEPHANT BUTTE, CITY OF scores 71/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our New Mexico state page for a full comparison of water systems.