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MORA MDWCA — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,100 people · New Mexico

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
NM3516218
Violations
37

Contaminant Test Results

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

EPA Violation History

6

Violations (last 5yr)

2

Unresolved

1

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

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, 2025 – July 31, 2025Rule: Stage 1 DBPRVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

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: April 1, 2025 – April 30, 2025Rule: Stage 1 DBPRVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: October 1, 2024 – July 23, 2025Enforcement: 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, 2024 – July 31, 2024Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: February 28, 2024 – May 6, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2021 – September 7, 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 MORA MDWCA

Is MORA MDWCA water safe to drink?

MORA MDWCA water receives a grade of C (44/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 37 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has MORA MDWCA detected?

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

Does MORA MDWCA have any EPA violations?

Yes, MORA MDWCA has 37 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, Other, TT. 4 are health-based violations.

How many people does MORA MDWCA serve?

MORA MDWCA serves approximately 1,100 people, New Mexico. The system provides water to 1 community: Mora.

What type of water does MORA MDWCA provide?

MORA MDWCA sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NM3516218.

How does MORA MDWCA compare to other utilities in New Mexico?

MORA MDWCA scores 44/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our New Mexico state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

Mora