LOWER RIO GRANDE PWWA SOUTH VALLEY

PWSID: NM3502407 · Anthony, NM · Serves 11,542 people

Health Violations

LOWER RIO GRANDE PWWA SOUTH VALLEY has 18 health-based violations out of 18 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
11,542
Total Violations
18
Health Violations
18
Source Type
Groundwater

LOWER RIO GRANDE PWWA SOUTH VALLEY (PWSID NM3502407) 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 11,542 people in Anthony, NM, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the New Mexico drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 18 total violations, with 18 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Barium. Recorded violations span 2010–2013.

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)
NM3502407
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Anthony, NM
Population Served
11,542
Health Violations
Yes (18)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Barium 18 18

Violation History (18)

Contaminant Health Date
Barium Yes Apr 1, 2013
Barium Yes Apr 1, 2013
Barium Yes Jan 1, 2013
Barium Yes Jan 1, 2013
Barium Yes Oct 1, 2012
Barium Yes Oct 1, 2012
Barium Yes Jul 1, 2012
Barium Yes Jul 1, 2012
Barium Yes Apr 1, 2012
Barium Yes Apr 1, 2012
Barium Yes Jan 1, 2012
Barium Yes Jan 1, 2012
Barium Yes Oct 1, 2010
Barium Yes Oct 1, 2010
Barium Yes Jul 1, 2010
Barium Yes Jul 1, 2010
Barium Yes Apr 1, 2010
Barium Yes Apr 1, 2010

Frequently Asked Questions

Is LOWER RIO GRANDE PWWA SOUTH VALLEY water safe to drink?
LOWER RIO GRANDE PWWA SOUTH VALLEY has 18 health-based violations out of 18 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 LOWER RIO GRANDE PWWA SOUTH VALLEY serve?
LOWER RIO GRANDE PWWA SOUTH VALLEY serves 11,542 people in Anthony, NM. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does LOWER RIO GRANDE PWWA SOUTH VALLEY have?
LOWER RIO GRANDE PWWA SOUTH VALLEY has 18 total violations on record spanning 2010–2013. 18 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in LOWER RIO GRANDE PWWA SOUTH VALLEY water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Barium.

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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