CHAMA WEST WATER USERS ASSOCIATION

PWSID: NM3503821 · Chama, NM · Serves 90 people

Health Violations

CHAMA WEST WATER USERS ASSOCIATION has 10 health-based violations out of 10 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
90
Total Violations
10
Health Violations
10
Source Type
Groundwater

CHAMA WEST WATER USERS ASSOCIATION (PWSID NM3503821) 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 90 people in Chama, NM, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the New Mexico drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 10 total violations, with 10 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Fluoride. Recorded violations span 2021–2021.

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)
NM3503821
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Chama, NM
Population Served
90
Health Violations
Yes (10)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Fluoride 10 10

Violation History (10)

Contaminant Health Date
Fluoride Yes Oct 9, 2021
Fluoride Yes Oct 9, 2021
Fluoride Yes Oct 9, 2021
Fluoride Yes Oct 9, 2021
Fluoride Yes Oct 9, 2021
Fluoride Yes Oct 9, 2021
Fluoride Yes Oct 9, 2021
Fluoride Yes Oct 9, 2021
Fluoride Yes Oct 9, 2021
Fluoride Yes Oct 9, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CHAMA WEST WATER USERS ASSOCIATION water safe to drink?
CHAMA WEST WATER USERS ASSOCIATION has 10 health-based violations out of 10 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 CHAMA WEST WATER USERS ASSOCIATION serve?
CHAMA WEST WATER USERS ASSOCIATION serves 90 people in Chama, NM. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does CHAMA WEST WATER USERS ASSOCIATION have?
CHAMA WEST WATER USERS ASSOCIATION has 10 total violations on record spanning 2021–2021. 10 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in CHAMA WEST WATER USERS ASSOCIATION 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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