VAUGHN DURAN WATER SYSTEM
PWSID: NM3515310 · Vaughn, NM · Serves 785 people
VAUGHN DURAN WATER SYSTEM has 20 health-based violations out of 20 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.
VAUGHN DURAN WATER SYSTEM (PWSID NM3515310) 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 785 people in Vaughn, NM, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the New Mexico drinking-water program.
The system's federal compliance record contains 20 total violations, with 20 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 4 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Fluoride, Lead (Action Level), E. coli. Recorded violations span 2010–2024.
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)
- NM3515310
- System Type
- CWS
- Water Source
- Groundwater
- Location
- Vaughn, NM
- Population Served
- 785
- Health Violations
- Yes (20)
What contaminants are in this water system?
| Contaminant | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 16 | 16 |
| Lead (Action Level) | 2 | 2 |
| E. coli | 1 | 1 |
| Chlorine | 1 | 1 |
Violation History (20)
| Contaminant | Health | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | Yes | Oct 2, 2024 |
| Fluoride | Yes | Oct 2, 2024 |
| Fluoride | Yes | Oct 2, 2024 |
| Fluoride | Yes | Oct 2, 2024 |
| Fluoride | Yes | Oct 2, 2024 |
| Fluoride | Yes | Oct 2, 2024 |
| E. coli | Yes | Jul 15, 2020 |
| Fluoride | Yes | Mar 12, 2020 |
| Fluoride | Yes | Mar 12, 2020 |
| Lead (Action Level) | Yes | Jan 1, 2016 |
| Lead (Action Level) | Yes | Oct 1, 2015 |
| Fluoride | Yes | Feb 16, 2014 |
| Fluoride | Yes | Feb 16, 2014 |
| Fluoride | Yes | Feb 16, 2014 |
| Fluoride | Yes | Feb 16, 2014 |
| Fluoride | Yes | Feb 16, 2014 |
| Fluoride | Yes | Mar 11, 2011 |
| Fluoride | Yes | Feb 5, 2011 |
| Fluoride | Yes | Nov 10, 2010 |
| Chlorine | Yes | Jul 21, 2010 |
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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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