TATUM MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM

PWSID: NM3522013 · Tatum, NM · Serves 948 people

Health Violations

TATUM MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM has 2 health-based violations out of 2 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
948
Total Violations
2
Health Violations
2
Source Type
Groundwater

TATUM MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM (PWSID NM3522013) 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 948 people in Tatum, NM, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the New Mexico drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 2 total violations, with 2 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Fluoride. Recorded violations span 2019–2019.

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)
NM3522013
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Tatum, NM
Population Served
948
Health Violations
Yes (2)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Fluoride 2 2

Violation History (2)

Contaminant Health Date
Fluoride Yes Aug 12, 2019
Fluoride Yes Aug 12, 2019

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TATUM MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?
TATUM MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM has 2 health-based violations out of 2 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 TATUM MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM serve?
TATUM MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM serves 948 people in Tatum, NM. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does TATUM MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM have?
TATUM MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM has 2 total violations on record spanning 2019–2019. 2 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in TATUM MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM 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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