EAST PECOS MDWCA

PWSID: NM3516925 · Pecos, NM · Serves 413 people

Health Violations

EAST PECOS MDWCA has 12 health-based violations out of 12 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
413
Total Violations
12
Health Violations
12
Source Type
Groundwater

EAST PECOS MDWCA (PWSID NM3516925) 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 413 people in Pecos, NM, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the New Mexico drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 12 total violations, with 12 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Fluoride, E. coli. Recorded violations span 2012–2021.

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)
NM3516925
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Pecos, NM
Population Served
413
Health Violations
Yes (12)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Fluoride 8 8
E. coli 4 4

Violation History (12)

Contaminant Health Date
E. coli Yes Oct 5, 2021
E. coli Yes Oct 5, 2021
E. coli Yes Sep 12, 2020
E. coli Yes Sep 12, 2020
Fluoride Yes Aug 20, 2015
Fluoride Yes Aug 20, 2015
Fluoride Yes Aug 20, 2015
Fluoride Yes Aug 20, 2015
Fluoride Yes Aug 16, 2012
Fluoride Yes Aug 16, 2012
Fluoride Yes Aug 16, 2012
Fluoride Yes Aug 16, 2012

Frequently Asked Questions

Is EAST PECOS MDWCA water safe to drink?
EAST PECOS MDWCA has 12 health-based violations out of 12 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 EAST PECOS MDWCA serve?
EAST PECOS MDWCA serves 413 people in Pecos, NM. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does EAST PECOS MDWCA have?
EAST PECOS MDWCA has 12 total violations on record spanning 2012–2021. 12 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in EAST PECOS MDWCA 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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