SANDIA KNOLLS WATER SYSTEM

PWSID: NM3511001 · Elephant Butte, NM · Serves 1,098 people

Health Violations

SANDIA KNOLLS WATER SYSTEM 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
1,098
Total Violations
3
Health Violations
3
Source Type
Groundwater

SANDIA KNOLLS WATER SYSTEM (PWSID NM3511001) 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 1,098 people in Elephant Butte, 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). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Fluoride, Combined Radium 226/228. Recorded violations span 2004–2023.

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)
NM3511001
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Elephant Butte, NM
Population Served
1,098
Health Violations
Yes (3)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Fluoride 2 2
Combined Radium 226/228 1 1

Violation History (3)

Contaminant Health Date
Fluoride Yes Mar 8, 2023
Fluoride Yes Mar 8, 2023
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Jul 1, 2004

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SANDIA KNOLLS WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?
SANDIA KNOLLS WATER SYSTEM 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 SANDIA KNOLLS WATER SYSTEM serve?
SANDIA KNOLLS WATER SYSTEM serves 1,098 people in Elephant Butte, NM. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does SANDIA KNOLLS WATER SYSTEM have?
SANDIA KNOLLS WATER SYSTEM has 3 total violations on record spanning 2004–2023. 3 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in SANDIA KNOLLS WATER SYSTEM water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Fluoride, Combined Radium 226/228.

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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