ELIDA WATER SYSTEM

PWSID: NM3528322 · Elida, NM · Serves 273 people

Health Violations

ELIDA WATER SYSTEM has 26 health-based violations out of 26 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
273
Total Violations
26
Health Violations
26
Source Type
Groundwater

ELIDA WATER SYSTEM (PWSID NM3528322) 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 273 people in Elida, NM, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the New Mexico drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 26 total violations, with 26 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Fluoride, Barium. Recorded violations span 2010–2023.

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)
NM3528322
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Elida, NM
Population Served
273
Health Violations
Yes (26)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Fluoride 20 20
Barium 6 6

Violation History (26)

Contaminant Health Date
Fluoride Yes Oct 14, 2023
Fluoride Yes Oct 14, 2023
Fluoride Yes Oct 14, 2023
Fluoride Yes Oct 14, 2023
Fluoride Yes Oct 14, 2023
Fluoride Yes Oct 14, 2023
Fluoride Yes Oct 14, 2023
Fluoride Yes Oct 14, 2023
Fluoride Yes Oct 14, 2023
Fluoride Yes Feb 20, 2017
Fluoride Yes Feb 20, 2017
Fluoride Yes Feb 20, 2017
Fluoride Yes Feb 20, 2017
Fluoride Yes Feb 20, 2017
Fluoride Yes Feb 20, 2017
Fluoride Yes Feb 20, 2017
Fluoride Yes Feb 20, 2017
Fluoride Yes Feb 20, 2017
Fluoride Yes Feb 20, 2017
Barium Yes Jan 1, 2017
Barium Yes Jan 1, 2017
Barium Yes Oct 1, 2016
Barium Yes Oct 1, 2016
Barium Yes Apr 1, 2016
Barium Yes Apr 1, 2016
Fluoride Yes Sep 19, 2010

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ELIDA WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?
ELIDA WATER SYSTEM has 26 health-based violations out of 26 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 ELIDA WATER SYSTEM serve?
ELIDA WATER SYSTEM serves 273 people in Elida, NM. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does ELIDA WATER SYSTEM have?
ELIDA WATER SYSTEM has 26 total violations on record spanning 2010–2023. 26 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in ELIDA WATER SYSTEM water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Fluoride, Barium.

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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