QUESTA WATER SYSTEM

PWSID: NM3506829 · Questa, NM · Serves 2,337 people

Health Violations

QUESTA WATER SYSTEM has 5 health-based violations out of 5 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
2,337
Total Violations
5
Health Violations
5
Source Type
Groundwater

QUESTA WATER SYSTEM (PWSID NM3506829) 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 2,337 people in Questa, NM, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the New Mexico drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 5 total violations, with 5 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Fluoride. Recorded violations span 2013–2016.

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)
NM3506829
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Questa, NM
Population Served
2,337
Health Violations
Yes (5)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Fluoride 5 5

Violation History (5)

Contaminant Health Date
Fluoride Yes Nov 13, 2016
Fluoride Yes Nov 13, 2016
Fluoride Yes Nov 13, 2016
Fluoride Yes Oct 4, 2013
Fluoride Yes Jul 9, 2013

Frequently Asked Questions

Is QUESTA WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?
QUESTA WATER SYSTEM has 5 health-based violations out of 5 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 QUESTA WATER SYSTEM serve?
QUESTA WATER SYSTEM serves 2,337 people in Questa, NM. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does QUESTA WATER SYSTEM have?
QUESTA WATER SYSTEM has 5 total violations on record spanning 2013–2016. 5 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in QUESTA WATER SYSTEM 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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