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SAN RAFAEL WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,060 people · New Mexico

Water Source

Groundwater

County

—

System ID

NM3525833

Violations

145

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals

Contaminant	Detected	Limit (MCL)	Goal (MCLG)	Status
Lead (90th percentile)	0.002 mg/L	0.015 mg/L	0 mg/L	Above Goal

EPA Violation History

23

Violations (last 5yr)

3

Unresolved

9

Health-Related

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: December 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: 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: December 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: 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: November 1, 2024 – November 30, 2024Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: 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: November 1, 2024 – November 30, 2024Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: March 16, 2024 – January 19, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: February 10, 2024 – January 19, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 2Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: January 16, 2024 – August 20, 2025Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 2Unresolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: January 16, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 2Unresolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: January 16, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 2Unresolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: January 16, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 2Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: November 23, 2023 – January 22, 2025Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 2Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: November 23, 2023 – September 5, 2025Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 2Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: November 23, 2023 – August 20, 2025Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 2Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: November 23, 2023 – September 5, 2025Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 2Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: November 23, 2023 – August 9, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: October 1, 2023 – January 1, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2023 – August 31, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: October 1, 2022 – January 1, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2022 – December 27, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: June 9, 2022 – December 27, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: December 5, 2021 – July 19, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: October 1, 2021 – January 1, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2021 – December 27, 2023Enforcement: 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 SAN RAFAEL WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT

Is SAN RAFAEL WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT water safe to drink?

SAN RAFAEL WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 145 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has SAN RAFAEL WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT detected?

1 contaminants were tested in SAN RAFAEL WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does SAN RAFAEL WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT have any EPA violations?

Yes, SAN RAFAEL WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT has 145 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MR, MON, Other. 27 are health-based violations.

How many people does SAN RAFAEL WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT serve?

SAN RAFAEL WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT serves approximately 1,060 people, New Mexico. The system provides water to 1 community: San Rafael.

What type of water does SAN RAFAEL WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT provide?

SAN RAFAEL WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NM3525833.

How does SAN RAFAEL WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT compare to other utilities in New Mexico?

SAN RAFAEL WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT 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.

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