MESCALERO RIDGE WATER CO-OP

PWSID: NM3521913 · Maljamar, NM · Serves 76 people

Health Violations

MESCALERO RIDGE WATER CO-OP has 20 health-based violations out of 20 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
76
Total Violations
20
Health Violations
20
Source Type
Groundwater

MESCALERO RIDGE WATER CO-OP (PWSID NM3521913) 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 76 people in Maljamar, 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). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Fluoride. Recorded violations span 2012–2022.

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)
NM3521913
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Maljamar, NM
Population Served
76
Health Violations
Yes (20)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Fluoride 20 20

Violation History (20)

Contaminant Health Date
Fluoride Yes Nov 23, 2022
Fluoride Yes Nov 23, 2022
Fluoride Yes Nov 23, 2022
Fluoride Yes Nov 23, 2022
Fluoride Yes Nov 23, 2022
Fluoride Yes Nov 23, 2022
Fluoride Yes Nov 23, 2022
Fluoride Yes Nov 23, 2022
Fluoride Yes Nov 23, 2022
Fluoride Yes Nov 23, 2022
Fluoride Yes Nov 23, 2022
Fluoride Yes Nov 23, 2022
Fluoride Yes Nov 23, 2022
Fluoride Yes Nov 23, 2022
Fluoride Yes Nov 23, 2022
Fluoride Yes Nov 23, 2022
Fluoride Yes Nov 23, 2022
Fluoride Yes Nov 23, 2022
Fluoride Yes May 24, 2013
Fluoride Yes Jun 25, 2012

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MESCALERO RIDGE WATER CO-OP water safe to drink?
MESCALERO RIDGE WATER CO-OP has 20 health-based violations out of 20 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 MESCALERO RIDGE WATER CO-OP serve?
MESCALERO RIDGE WATER CO-OP serves 76 people in Maljamar, NM. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does MESCALERO RIDGE WATER CO-OP have?
MESCALERO RIDGE WATER CO-OP has 20 total violations on record spanning 2012–2022. 20 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in MESCALERO RIDGE WATER CO-OP 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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