B78/100
ELEPHANT BUTTE WATER SYSTEM — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 2,286 people · New Mexico
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
NM3530827
Violations
6
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFOS | 0.007 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2014.
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 WATER SYSTEM
Is ELEPHANT BUTTE WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?
ELEPHANT BUTTE WATER SYSTEM water receives a grade of B (78/100), which is considered good. Out of 31 contaminants tested, 1 exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has ELEPHANT BUTTE WATER SYSTEM detected?
31 contaminants were tested in ELEPHANT BUTTE WATER SYSTEM's water. Notable contaminants include PFOS. 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does ELEPHANT BUTTE WATER SYSTEM have any EPA violations?
Yes, ELEPHANT BUTTE WATER SYSTEM has 6 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2014. Violation types include MR, Other, MCL. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does ELEPHANT BUTTE WATER SYSTEM serve?
ELEPHANT BUTTE WATER SYSTEM serves approximately 2,286 people, New Mexico. The system provides water to 1 community: Elephant Butte.
What type of water does ELEPHANT BUTTE WATER SYSTEM provide?
ELEPHANT BUTTE WATER SYSTEM sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NM3530827.
How does ELEPHANT BUTTE WATER SYSTEM compare to other utilities in New Mexico?
ELEPHANT BUTTE WATER SYSTEM scores 78/100 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.