ENCHANTED FOREST WATER MDWCA

PWSID: NM3563814 · Alto, NM · Serves 261 people

Health Violations

ENCHANTED FOREST WATER MDWCA has 21 health-based violations out of 21 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
261
Total Violations
21
Health Violations
21
Source Type
Groundwater

ENCHANTED FOREST WATER MDWCA (PWSID NM3563814) 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 261 people in Alto, NM, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the New Mexico drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 21 total violations, with 21 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Fluoride, Total Coliform (RTCR). Recorded violations span 1994–2020.

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)
NM3563814
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Alto, NM
Population Served
261
Health Violations
Yes (21)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Fluoride 13 13
Total Coliform (RTCR) 8 8

Violation History (21)

Contaminant Health Date
Fluoride Yes Jan 1, 2020
Fluoride Yes Jan 1, 2020
Fluoride Yes Sep 26, 2019
Fluoride Yes Sep 26, 2019
Fluoride Yes Sep 26, 2019
Fluoride Yes Sep 26, 2019
Fluoride Yes Sep 26, 2019
Fluoride Yes Sep 16, 2016
Fluoride Yes Sep 16, 2016
Fluoride Yes Jun 21, 2016
Fluoride Yes Jun 21, 2016
Fluoride Yes Jun 21, 2016
Fluoride Yes Jun 21, 2016
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Oct 1, 1998
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Oct 1, 1998
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jul 1, 1998
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jul 1, 1998
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes May 1, 1994
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes May 1, 1994
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Apr 1, 1994
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Apr 1, 1994

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ENCHANTED FOREST WATER MDWCA water safe to drink?
ENCHANTED FOREST WATER MDWCA has 21 health-based violations out of 21 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 ENCHANTED FOREST WATER MDWCA serve?
ENCHANTED FOREST WATER MDWCA serves 261 people in Alto, NM. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does ENCHANTED FOREST WATER MDWCA have?
ENCHANTED FOREST WATER MDWCA has 21 total violations on record spanning 1994–2020. 21 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in ENCHANTED FOREST WATER MDWCA water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Fluoride, Total Coliform (RTCR).

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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