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MOUNTAINAIR WATER SYSTEM — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,505 people · New Mexico

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
NM3524330
Violations
37

Contaminant Test Results

EPA Violation History

7

Violations (last 5yr)

4

Unresolved

1

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2025 – September 25, 2025Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved

Failed to issue ongoing public notification

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

When: July 1, 2025Rule: 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 2Unresolved

Treatment technique violation

When: October 17, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: October 1, 2024 – September 26, 2025Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved

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, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2024 – September 26, 2025Enforcement: 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 MOUNTAINAIR WATER SYSTEM

Is MOUNTAINAIR WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?

MOUNTAINAIR WATER SYSTEM water receives a grade of D (39/100), which is considered poor. 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 MOUNTAINAIR WATER SYSTEM detected?

1 contaminants were tested in MOUNTAINAIR WATER SYSTEM's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.

Does MOUNTAINAIR WATER SYSTEM have any EPA violations?

Yes, MOUNTAINAIR WATER SYSTEM has 37 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, MR, RPT. 6 are health-based violations.

How many people does MOUNTAINAIR WATER SYSTEM serve?

MOUNTAINAIR WATER SYSTEM serves approximately 1,505 people, New Mexico. The system provides water to 1 community: Mountainair.

What type of water does MOUNTAINAIR WATER SYSTEM provide?

MOUNTAINAIR WATER SYSTEM sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NM3524330.

How does MOUNTAINAIR WATER SYSTEM compare to other utilities in New Mexico?

MOUNTAINAIR WATER SYSTEM scores 39/100 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.

Cities Served

Mountainair