RAMAH WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT

PWSID: NM3508717 · Ramah, NM · Serves 517 people

Health Violations

RAMAH WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT has 36 health-based violations out of 36 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
517
Total Violations
36
Health Violations
36
Source Type
Groundwater

RAMAH WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT (PWSID NM3508717) 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 517 people in Ramah, NM, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the New Mexico drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 36 total violations, with 36 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Fluoride, Total Coliform (RTCR). Recorded violations span 2014–2018.

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)
NM3508717
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Ramah, NM
Population Served
517
Health Violations
Yes (36)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Fluoride 32 32
Total Coliform (RTCR) 4 4

Violation History (36)

Contaminant Health Date
Fluoride Yes Feb 10, 2018
Fluoride Yes Feb 10, 2018
Fluoride Yes Nov 15, 2017
Fluoride Yes Nov 15, 2017
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jan 1, 2016
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jan 1, 2016
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Dec 1, 2015
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Dec 1, 2015
Fluoride Yes Oct 23, 2014
Fluoride Yes Oct 23, 2014
Fluoride Yes Oct 23, 2014
Fluoride Yes Oct 23, 2014
Fluoride Yes Oct 23, 2014
Fluoride Yes Oct 23, 2014
Fluoride Yes Oct 23, 2014
Fluoride Yes Oct 23, 2014
Fluoride Yes Oct 23, 2014
Fluoride Yes Oct 23, 2014
Fluoride Yes Oct 23, 2014
Fluoride Yes Oct 23, 2014
Fluoride Yes Oct 23, 2014
Fluoride Yes Oct 23, 2014
Fluoride Yes Jul 28, 2014
Fluoride Yes Jul 28, 2014
Fluoride Yes Jul 28, 2014
Fluoride Yes Jul 28, 2014
Fluoride Yes Jul 28, 2014
Fluoride Yes Jul 28, 2014
Fluoride Yes Jul 28, 2014
Fluoride Yes Jul 28, 2014
Fluoride Yes Jul 28, 2014
Fluoride Yes Jul 28, 2014
Fluoride Yes Jul 28, 2014
Fluoride Yes Jul 28, 2014
Fluoride Yes Jul 28, 2014
Fluoride Yes Jul 28, 2014

Frequently Asked Questions

Is RAMAH WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT water safe to drink?
RAMAH WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT has 36 health-based violations out of 36 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 RAMAH WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT serve?
RAMAH WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT serves 517 people in Ramah, NM. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does RAMAH WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT have?
RAMAH WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT has 36 total violations on record spanning 2014–2018. 36 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in RAMAH WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Fluoride, Total Coliform (RTCR).

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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