F0/100
FREEPORT MCMORAN CHINO MINES — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,050 people · New Mexico
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
NM3522409
Violations
116
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.006 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
4
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2023 – October 3, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Violation related to Turbidity
When: April 4, 2022 – April 8, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Failure to meet filter backwash requirements
When: April 1, 2022 – April 14, 2022Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2021 – August 25, 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 FREEPORT MCMORAN CHINO MINES
Is FREEPORT MCMORAN CHINO MINES water safe to drink?
FREEPORT MCMORAN CHINO MINES water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 116 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has FREEPORT MCMORAN CHINO MINES detected?
1 contaminants were tested in FREEPORT MCMORAN CHINO MINES's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does FREEPORT MCMORAN CHINO MINES have any EPA violations?
Yes, FREEPORT MCMORAN CHINO MINES has 116 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2023. Violation types include Other, MR.
How many people does FREEPORT MCMORAN CHINO MINES serve?
FREEPORT MCMORAN CHINO MINES serves approximately 1,050 people, New Mexico. The system provides water to 1 community: Hurley.
What type of water does FREEPORT MCMORAN CHINO MINES provide?
FREEPORT MCMORAN CHINO MINES sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NM3522409.
How does FREEPORT MCMORAN CHINO MINES compare to other utilities in New Mexico?
FREEPORT MCMORAN CHINO MINES 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.