F0/100
NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 24,000 people · New Mexico
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
NM3528707
Violations
96
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
chlorate | 4512.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.004 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
2
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: April 29, 2022 – March 15, 2023Rule: Ground Water 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 – July 11, 2022Rule: Ground Water 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 NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY
Is NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY water safe to drink?
NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 96 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY detected?
66 contaminants were tested in NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY have any EPA violations?
Yes, NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY has 96 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2022. Violation types include Other, MR, MON. 6 are health-based violations.
How many people does NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY serve?
NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY serves approximately 24,000 people, New Mexico. The system provides water to 1 community: Las Cruces.
What type of water does NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY provide?
NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NM3528707.
How does NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY compare to other utilities in New Mexico?
NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY scores 0/100 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.