F0/100
SOCORRO WATER SYSTEM — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 11,953 people · New Mexico
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
NM3523728
Violations
54
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
1
Violation (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: October 1, 2022 – October 19, 2022Enforcement: 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 SOCORRO WATER SYSTEM
Is SOCORRO WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?
SOCORRO WATER SYSTEM water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 54 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has SOCORRO WATER SYSTEM detected?
31 contaminants were tested in SOCORRO WATER SYSTEM's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does SOCORRO WATER SYSTEM have any EPA violations?
Yes, SOCORRO WATER SYSTEM has 54 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2022. Violation types include Other, MR, MCL. 36 are health-based violations.
How many people does SOCORRO WATER SYSTEM serve?
SOCORRO WATER SYSTEM serves approximately 11,953 people, New Mexico. The system provides water to 1 community: Socorro.
What type of water does SOCORRO WATER SYSTEM provide?
SOCORRO WATER SYSTEM sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NM3523728.
How does SOCORRO WATER SYSTEM compare to other utilities in New Mexico?
SOCORRO 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.