TUCUMCARI WATER SYSTEM

PWSID: NM3528020 · Tucumcari, NM · Serves 6,064 people

Health Violations

TUCUMCARI WATER SYSTEM has 1 health-based violation out of 1 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
6,064
Total Violations
1
Health Violations
1
Source Type
Groundwater

TUCUMCARI WATER SYSTEM (PWSID NM3528020) 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 6,064 people in Tucumcari, NM, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the New Mexico drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 1 total violation, with 1 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Fluoride. Recorded violations span 2012–2012.

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)
NM3528020
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Tucumcari, NM
Population Served
6,064
Health Violations
Yes (1)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Fluoride 1 1

Violation History (1)

Contaminant Health Date
Fluoride Yes Nov 28, 2012

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TUCUMCARI WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?
TUCUMCARI WATER SYSTEM has 1 health-based violation out of 1 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 TUCUMCARI WATER SYSTEM serve?
TUCUMCARI WATER SYSTEM serves 6,064 people in Tucumcari, NM. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does TUCUMCARI WATER SYSTEM have?
TUCUMCARI WATER SYSTEM has 1 total violation on record spanning 2012–2012. 1 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in TUCUMCARI 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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