F7/100

MAGDALENA VILLAGE OF — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,321 people · New Mexico

Water Source
Groundwater
County
System ID
NM3523528
Violations
42

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
0.003 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

19

Violations (last 5yr)

2

Unresolved

11

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Failed to conduct Level 1 Assessment

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

When: August 18, 2024 – August 19, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved

Violation related to Turbidity

When: December 15, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: April 14, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: October 1, 2022 – December 20, 2022Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: March 18, 2022 – June 17, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: February 10, 2022 – June 13, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: February 10, 2022 – June 13, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: February 10, 2022 – June 13, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: February 10, 2022 – June 13, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: February 10, 2022 – June 13, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: February 10, 2022 – June 13, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: February 10, 2022 – June 13, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: February 10, 2022 – June 13, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: February 10, 2022 – June 13, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: February 10, 2022 – June 13, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: February 10, 2022 – June 13, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: November 15, 2021 – June 13, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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, 2021 – September 12, 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: May 1, 2021 – May 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 MAGDALENA VILLAGE OF

Is MAGDALENA VILLAGE OF water safe to drink?

MAGDALENA VILLAGE OF water receives a grade of F (7/100), which is considered failing. 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 MAGDALENA VILLAGE OF detected?

1 contaminants were tested in MAGDALENA VILLAGE OF's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does MAGDALENA VILLAGE OF have any EPA violations?

Yes, MAGDALENA VILLAGE OF has 42 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MR, Other, TT. 12 are health-based violations.

How many people does MAGDALENA VILLAGE OF serve?

MAGDALENA VILLAGE OF serves approximately 1,321 people, New Mexico. The system provides water to 1 community: Magdalena.

What type of water does MAGDALENA VILLAGE OF provide?

MAGDALENA VILLAGE OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NM3523528.

How does MAGDALENA VILLAGE OF compare to other utilities in New Mexico?

MAGDALENA VILLAGE OF scores 7/100 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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