D34/100
LAKE SECTION WATER COMPANY — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 14,619 people · New Mexico
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
NM3529207
Violations
42
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
3
Violations (last 5yr)
2
Unresolved
1
Health-Related
TIER 2Unresolved
Treatment technique violation
When: October 17, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved
Reporting violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: October 17, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved
Failure to meet filter backwash requirements
When: April 1, 2024 – October 3, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: 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 LAKE SECTION WATER COMPANY
Is LAKE SECTION WATER COMPANY water safe to drink?
LAKE SECTION WATER COMPANY water receives a grade of D (34/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 42 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has LAKE SECTION WATER COMPANY detected?
48 contaminants were tested in LAKE SECTION WATER COMPANY's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does LAKE SECTION WATER COMPANY have any EPA violations?
Yes, LAKE SECTION WATER COMPANY has 42 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include TT, RPT, Other. 6 are health-based violations.
How many people does LAKE SECTION WATER COMPANY serve?
LAKE SECTION WATER COMPANY serves approximately 14,619 people, New Mexico. The system provides water to 1 community: Chaparral.
What type of water does LAKE SECTION WATER COMPANY provide?
LAKE SECTION WATER COMPANY sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NM3529207.
How does LAKE SECTION WATER COMPANY compare to other utilities in New Mexico?
LAKE SECTION WATER COMPANY scores 34/100 with a grade of D (poor). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our New Mexico state page for a full comparison of water systems.