LEE HAMMOND WATER

PWSID: NM3500624 · Bloomfield, NM · Serves 8,817 people

Health Violations

LEE HAMMOND WATER has 12 health-based violations out of 12 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
8,817
Total Violations
12
Health Violations
12
Source Type
Surface Water

LEE HAMMOND WATER (PWSID NM3500624) is a cws water system drawing from a surface water source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 8,817 people in Bloomfield, NM, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the New Mexico drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 12 total violations, with 12 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Chloroform, E. coli. Recorded violations span 2015–2022.

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)
NM3500624
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Bloomfield, NM
Population Served
8,817
Health Violations
Yes (12)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Chloroform 10 10
E. coli 2 2

Violation History (12)

Contaminant Health Date
E. coli Yes Aug 1, 2022
E. coli Yes Aug 1, 2022
Chloroform Yes Apr 1, 2017
Chloroform Yes Jan 1, 2017
Chloroform Yes Oct 1, 2016
Chloroform Yes Jul 1, 2016
Chloroform Yes Apr 1, 2016
Chloroform Yes Jan 1, 2016
Chloroform Yes Oct 1, 2015
Chloroform Yes Jul 1, 2015
Chloroform Yes Apr 1, 2015
Chloroform Yes Jan 1, 2015

Frequently Asked Questions

Is LEE HAMMOND WATER water safe to drink?
LEE HAMMOND WATER has 12 health-based violations out of 12 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses surface water water as its source.
How many people does LEE HAMMOND WATER serve?
LEE HAMMOND WATER serves 8,817 people in Bloomfield, NM. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does LEE HAMMOND WATER have?
LEE HAMMOND WATER has 12 total violations on record spanning 2015–2022. 12 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in LEE HAMMOND WATER water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Chloroform, E. coli.

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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