Cochiti Lake

PWSID: 063568423 · Cochiti, NM · Serves 450 people

Health Violations

Cochiti Lake has 8 health-based violations out of 8 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
450
Total Violations
8
Health Violations
8
Source Type
Groundwater

Cochiti Lake (PWSID 063568423) 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 450 people in Cochiti, NM, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the New Mexico drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 8 total violations, with 8 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Fluoride. Recorded violations span 2013–2021.

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)
063568423
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Cochiti, NM
Population Served
450
Health Violations
Yes (8)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Fluoride 8 8

Violation History (8)

Contaminant Health Date
Fluoride Yes Jul 1, 2021
Fluoride Yes Jul 1, 2021
Fluoride Yes Jul 1, 2021
Fluoride Yes Jul 1, 2021
Fluoride Yes Jul 1, 2021
Fluoride Yes Jul 1, 2021
Fluoride Yes Oct 26, 2015
Fluoride Yes Feb 14, 2013

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cochiti Lake water safe to drink?
Cochiti Lake has 8 health-based violations out of 8 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 Cochiti Lake serve?
Cochiti Lake serves 450 people in Cochiti, NM. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does Cochiti Lake have?
Cochiti Lake has 8 total violations on record spanning 2013–2021. 8 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in Cochiti Lake water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: 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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