MALAGA MDWC SWA

PWSID: NM3521208 · Malaga, NM · Serves 868 people

Health Violations

MALAGA MDWC SWA 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
868
Total Violations
3
Health Violations
3
Source Type
Groundwater

MALAGA MDWC SWA (PWSID NM3521208) 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 868 people in Malaga, 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 E. coli, Fluoride. Recorded violations span 2023–2024.

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)
NM3521208
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Malaga, NM
Population Served
868
Health Violations
Yes (3)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
E. coli 2 2
Fluoride 1 1

Violation History (3)

Contaminant Health Date
Fluoride Yes Jul 10, 2024
E. coli Yes Sep 26, 2023
E. coli Yes Sep 26, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MALAGA MDWC SWA water safe to drink?
MALAGA MDWC SWA 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 MALAGA MDWC SWA serve?
MALAGA MDWC SWA serves 868 people in Malaga, NM. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does MALAGA MDWC SWA have?
MALAGA MDWC SWA has 3 total violations on record spanning 2023–2024. 3 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in MALAGA MDWC SWA water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: E. coli, Fluoride.

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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