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TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 6,783 people · New Mexico

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
NM3514327
Violations
65

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
< 0.001 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

18

Violations (last 5yr)

17

Unresolved

17

Health-Related

TIER 2Unresolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: September 29, 2025Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: September 29, 2025Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: September 29, 2025Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: September 29, 2025Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: September 29, 2025Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: September 29, 2025Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: September 29, 2025Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: September 29, 2025Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: September 29, 2025Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: September 29, 2025Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: September 29, 2025Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: September 29, 2025Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: September 29, 2025Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: September 29, 2025Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: September 29, 2025Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: September 29, 2025Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: September 29, 2025Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleVerify on EPA.gov
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: October 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: 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 TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES

Is TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES water safe to drink?

TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 65 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES detected?

31 contaminants were tested in TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES have any EPA violations?

Yes, TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES has 65 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include TT, MR, Other. 18 are health-based violations.

How many people does TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES serve?

TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES serves approximately 6,783 people, New Mexico. The system provides water to 1 community: Truth Or Consequences.

What type of water does TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES provide?

TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NM3514327.

How does TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES compare to other utilities in New Mexico?

TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES 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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