SANTA CLARA WATER SYSTEM

PWSID: NM3522209 · Santa Clara, NM · Serves 1,682 people

Health Violations

SANTA CLARA WATER SYSTEM 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
1,682
Total Violations
15
Health Violations
15
Source Type
Groundwater

SANTA CLARA WATER SYSTEM (PWSID NM3522209) 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 1,682 people in Santa Clara, 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 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)
NM3522209
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Santa Clara, NM
Population Served
1,682
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 May 6, 2022
Fluoride Yes May 6, 2022
Fluoride Yes May 6, 2022
Fluoride Yes May 6, 2022
Fluoride Yes Feb 25, 2018
Fluoride Yes Feb 25, 2018
Fluoride Yes Feb 25, 2018
Fluoride Yes Feb 23, 2012
Fluoride Yes Feb 23, 2012
Fluoride Yes Feb 23, 2012
Fluoride Yes Feb 23, 2012
Fluoride Yes Feb 23, 2012
Fluoride Yes Feb 23, 2012
Fluoride Yes Feb 23, 2012
Fluoride Yes Feb 23, 2012

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SANTA CLARA WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?
SANTA CLARA WATER SYSTEM 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 SANTA CLARA WATER SYSTEM serve?
SANTA CLARA WATER SYSTEM serves 1,682 people in Santa Clara, NM. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does SANTA CLARA WATER SYSTEM have?
SANTA CLARA WATER SYSTEM has 15 total violations on record spanning 2012–2022. 15 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in SANTA CLARA 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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