OTIS MDWCA

PWSID: NM3521308 · Carlsbad, NM · Serves 4,807 people

Health Violations

OTIS MDWCA has 15 health-based violations out of 15 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
4,807
Total Violations
15
Health Violations
15
Source Type
Groundwater

OTIS MDWCA (PWSID NM3521308) 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 4,807 people in Carlsbad, NM, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the New Mexico drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 15 total violations, with 15 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Fluoride. Recorded violations span 2018–2018.

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)
NM3521308
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Carlsbad, NM
Population Served
4,807
Health Violations
Yes (15)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Fluoride 15 15

Violation History (15)

Contaminant Health Date
Fluoride Yes Nov 10, 2018
Fluoride Yes Nov 10, 2018
Fluoride Yes Nov 10, 2018
Fluoride Yes Nov 10, 2018
Fluoride Yes Nov 10, 2018
Fluoride Yes Nov 10, 2018
Fluoride Yes Nov 10, 2018
Fluoride Yes Nov 10, 2018
Fluoride Yes Nov 10, 2018
Fluoride Yes Nov 10, 2018
Fluoride Yes Nov 10, 2018
Fluoride Yes Nov 10, 2018
Fluoride Yes Nov 10, 2018
Fluoride Yes Aug 15, 2018
Fluoride Yes Aug 15, 2018

Frequently Asked Questions

Is OTIS MDWCA water safe to drink?
OTIS MDWCA has 15 health-based violations out of 15 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 OTIS MDWCA serve?
OTIS MDWCA serves 4,807 people in Carlsbad, NM. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does OTIS MDWCA have?
OTIS MDWCA has 15 total violations on record spanning 2018–2018. 15 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in OTIS MDWCA water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: 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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