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LOWER ARROYO HONDO MDWCA

PWSID: NM3505429 · Arroyo Seco, NM · Serves 180 people

Health Violations

LOWER ARROYO HONDO MDWCA has 3 health-based violations out of 3 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
180
Total Violations
3
Health Violations
3
Source Type
Groundwater

LOWER ARROYO HONDO MDWCA (PWSID NM3505429) 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 180 people in Arroyo Seco, NM, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the New Mexico drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 3 total violations, with 3 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Fluoride. Recorded violations span 2015–2019.

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)
NM3505429
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Arroyo Seco, NM
Population Served
180
Health Violations
Yes (3)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Fluoride 3 3

Violation History (3)

Contaminant Health Date
Fluoride Yes Jul 28, 2019
Fluoride Yes May 2, 2016
Fluoride Yes Nov 9, 2015

Frequently Asked Questions

Is LOWER ARROYO HONDO MDWCA water safe to drink?
LOWER ARROYO HONDO MDWCA has 3 health-based violations out of 3 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 ARROYO HONDO MDWCA serve?
LOWER ARROYO HONDO MDWCA serves 180 people in Arroyo Seco, NM. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does LOWER ARROYO HONDO MDWCA have?
LOWER ARROYO HONDO MDWCA has 3 total violations on record spanning 2015–2019. 3 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in LOWER ARROYO HONDO MDWCA water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Fluoride.

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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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