SANTA FE WATER SYSTEM (CITY OF)

PWSID: NM3505126 · Santa Fe, NM · Serves 90,810 people

Health Violations

SANTA FE WATER SYSTEM (CITY OF) has 1 health-based violation out of 1 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
90,810
Total Violations
1
Health Violations
1
Source Type
Surface Water

SANTA FE WATER SYSTEM (CITY OF) (PWSID NM3505126) 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 90,810 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 1 total violation, with 1 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Gross Alpha. Recorded violations span 2024–2024.

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)
NM3505126
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Santa Fe, NM
Population Served
90,810
Health Violations
Yes (1)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Gross Alpha 1 1

Violation History (1)

Contaminant Health Date
Gross Alpha Yes Oct 17, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SANTA FE WATER SYSTEM (CITY OF) water safe to drink?
SANTA FE WATER SYSTEM (CITY OF) has 1 health-based violation out of 1 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 SANTA FE WATER SYSTEM (CITY OF) serve?
SANTA FE WATER SYSTEM (CITY OF) serves 90,810 people in Santa Fe, NM. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does SANTA FE WATER SYSTEM (CITY OF) have?
SANTA FE WATER SYSTEM (CITY OF) has 1 total violation on record spanning 2024–2024. 1 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in SANTA FE WATER SYSTEM (CITY OF) water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Gross Alpha.

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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