RED RIVER WATER SYSTEM

PWSID: NM3507129 · Questa, NM · Serves 679 people

Health Violations

RED RIVER WATER SYSTEM 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
679
Total Violations
10
Health Violations
10
Source Type
Groundwater

RED RIVER WATER SYSTEM (PWSID NM3507129) 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 679 people in Questa, 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). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Fluoride, E. coli. Recorded violations span 2015–2021.

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)
NM3507129
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Questa, NM
Population Served
679
Health Violations
Yes (10)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Fluoride 9 9
E. coli 1 1

Violation History (10)

Contaminant Health Date
E. coli Yes Oct 11, 2021
Fluoride Yes Feb 4, 2016
Fluoride Yes Feb 4, 2016
Fluoride Yes Feb 4, 2016
Fluoride Yes Nov 9, 2015
Fluoride Yes Nov 9, 2015
Fluoride Yes Nov 9, 2015
Fluoride Yes Nov 9, 2015
Fluoride Yes Nov 9, 2015
Fluoride Yes Nov 9, 2015

Frequently Asked Questions

Is RED RIVER WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?
RED RIVER WATER SYSTEM 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 RED RIVER WATER SYSTEM serve?
RED RIVER WATER SYSTEM serves 679 people in Questa, NM. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does RED RIVER WATER SYSTEM have?
RED RIVER WATER SYSTEM has 10 total violations on record spanning 2015–2021. 10 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in RED RIVER WATER SYSTEM water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Fluoride, E. coli.

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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