Pojoaque South

PWSID: 063501100 · Santa Fe, NM · Serves 3,644 people

Health Violations

Pojoaque South has 3 health-based violations out of 3 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
3,644
Total Violations
3
Health Violations
3
Source Type
Groundwater

Pojoaque South (PWSID 063501100) is a cws water system drawing from a groundwater source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 3,644 people in Santa Fe, NM, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the New Mexico drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 3 total violations, with 3 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Barium, Fluoride. Recorded violations span 2017–2024.

A historical violation does not necessarily describe current water quality, systems must notify customers and remediate, and monitoring-type violations often reflect reporting lapses rather than contamination. The most authoritative real-time source is the utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report. For enforcement history and corrective-action orders, consult EPA ECHO and the New Mexico state drinking-water program's public portal.

System Details

EPA ID (PWSID)
063501100
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Santa Fe, NM
Population Served
3,644
Health Violations
Yes (3)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Barium 2 2
Fluoride 1 1

Violation History (3)

Contaminant Health Date
Barium Yes Jan 1, 2024
Barium Yes Jan 1, 2024
Fluoride Yes Feb 11, 2017

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pojoaque South water safe to drink?
Pojoaque South has 3 health-based violations out of 3 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses groundwater water as its source.
How many people does Pojoaque South serve?
Pojoaque South serves 3,644 people in Santa Fe, NM. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does Pojoaque South have?
Pojoaque South has 3 total violations on record spanning 2017–2024. 3 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in Pojoaque South water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Barium, Fluoride.

About This Data

Water system data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations include Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) and Treatment Technique (TT) violations that may pose a direct risk to public health. Violation records may span multiple years.

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services

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