When: April 8, 2022 – March 28, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report
When: January 27, 2022 – January 5, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report
When: January 27, 2022 – January 5, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report
When: January 27, 2022 – January 5, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report
When: January 27, 2022 – January 5, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report
When: January 27, 2022 – January 5, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report
When: January 27, 2022 – January 5, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report
When: January 27, 2022 – January 24, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report
When: January 27, 2022 – January 5, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report
When: November 1, 2021 – January 5, 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 28, 2023Rule: 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 PECOS WATER SYSTEM
Is PECOS WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?
PECOS WATER SYSTEM water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 87 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has PECOS WATER SYSTEM detected?
1 contaminants were tested in PECOS WATER SYSTEM's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does PECOS WATER SYSTEM have any EPA violations?
Yes, PECOS WATER SYSTEM has 87 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, TT, RPT. 19 are health-based violations.
How many people does PECOS WATER SYSTEM serve?
PECOS WATER SYSTEM serves approximately 2,133 people, New Mexico. The system provides water to 1 community: Pecos.
What type of water does PECOS WATER SYSTEM provide?
PECOS WATER SYSTEM sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NM3518325.
How does PECOS WATER SYSTEM compare to other utilities in New Mexico?
PECOS WATER SYSTEM 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.