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LOVINGTON MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 13,539 people · New Mexico

Water Source
Groundwater
County
System ID
NM3521813
Violations
43

Contaminant Test Results

EPA Violation History

16

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

8

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Failed to issue ongoing public notification

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 1, 2023 – August 9, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: March 26, 2023 – November 9, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: March 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023Rule: Total Coliform 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: January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: November 11, 2022 – March 28, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: November 11, 2022 – April 1, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: November 11, 2022 – March 28, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: November 11, 2022 – March 28, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: November 11, 2022 – March 28, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: November 11, 2022 – April 1, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: November 11, 2022 – March 28, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: November 11, 2022 – April 1, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: October 1, 2022 – October 24, 2022Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: August 16, 2022 – April 1, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence 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: July 1, 2021 – August 25, 2021Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 1, 2021 – July 31, 2021Rule: Total Coliform 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 LOVINGTON MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY

Is LOVINGTON MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY water safe to drink?

LOVINGTON MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY water receives a grade of F (1/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 43 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has LOVINGTON MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY detected?

51 contaminants were tested in LOVINGTON MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.

Does LOVINGTON MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY have any EPA violations?

Yes, LOVINGTON MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY has 43 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2023. Violation types include MR, Other, MON. 14 are health-based violations.

How many people does LOVINGTON MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY serve?

LOVINGTON MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY serves approximately 13,539 people, New Mexico. The system provides water to 1 community: Lovington.

What type of water does LOVINGTON MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY provide?

LOVINGTON MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NM3521813.

How does LOVINGTON MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY compare to other utilities in New Mexico?

LOVINGTON MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY scores 1/100 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.

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