MAXWELL WATER SYSTEM

PWSID: NM3526404 · Cimarron, NM · Serves 340 people

Health Violations

MAXWELL WATER SYSTEM has 14 health-based violations out of 14 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
340
Total Violations
14
Health Violations
14
Source Type
Groundwater

MAXWELL WATER SYSTEM (PWSID NM3526404) 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 340 people in Cimarron, NM, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the New Mexico drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 14 total violations, with 14 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Fluoride. Recorded violations span 2014–2021.

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)
NM3526404
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Cimarron, NM
Population Served
340
Health Violations
Yes (14)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Fluoride 14 14

Violation History (14)

Contaminant Health Date
Fluoride Yes Sep 8, 2021
Fluoride Yes Sep 8, 2021
Fluoride Yes Sep 8, 2021
Fluoride Yes Sep 8, 2021
Fluoride Yes Sep 8, 2021
Fluoride Yes Sep 8, 2021
Fluoride Yes Sep 8, 2021
Fluoride Yes Sep 8, 2021
Fluoride Yes Oct 18, 2018
Fluoride Yes Oct 18, 2018
Fluoride Yes Oct 18, 2018
Fluoride Yes Oct 18, 2018
Fluoride Yes Sep 12, 2014
Fluoride Yes Sep 12, 2014

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MAXWELL WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?
MAXWELL WATER SYSTEM has 14 health-based violations out of 14 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 MAXWELL WATER SYSTEM serve?
MAXWELL WATER SYSTEM serves 340 people in Cimarron, NM. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does MAXWELL WATER SYSTEM have?
MAXWELL WATER SYSTEM has 14 total violations on record spanning 2014–2021. 14 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in MAXWELL 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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