Bloomfield Water Quality

New Mexico

Health Violations

The tap water in Bloomfield, New Mexico is served by 3 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 18,813 people. 82 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 5200 in 2024. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

3
Water Systems
18,813
Population Served
82
Total Violations
82
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Bloomfield, New Mexico is delivered through 3 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 18,813 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.

The SDWIS record for Bloomfield shows 82 total violations across all 3 systems, of which 82 are health-based, meaning either a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) was exceeded or a required treatment technique was not followed. Contaminants cited in health-based violations include 5200, 2456, 2950, 8000, 2920 and 1 others. 5 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are also located within the city limits.

A past EPA violation does not mean the water is currently unsafe, utilities are required to notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the New Mexico drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.

Community Water Systems

System Name Pop. Served Violations Status
BLOOMFIELD WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM 9,536 40 Health
LEE HAMMOND WATER 8,817 12 Health
APPLE ORCHARD MDWCA 460 30 Health

Does this city have health-based water violations?

Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels that exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). This does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe.

Contaminant Begin Date
5200 2024-10-17
2456 2024-07-01
2456 2024-07-01
2950 2024-07-01
2950 2024-07-01
2456 2024-04-01
2456 2024-04-01
2456 2024-01-01
2456 2024-01-01
2456 2024-01-01
2456 2024-01-01
8000 2022-08-01
8000 2022-08-01
2456 2021-07-01
2456 2021-04-01
2456 2020-10-01
2456 2020-07-01
2456 2018-07-01
2950 2018-07-01
2950 2018-07-01
2920 2018-04-01
2920 2018-04-01
2950 2018-01-01
2950 2018-01-01
2920 2018-01-01
2920 2018-01-01
2920 2017-10-01
2920 2017-10-01
2950 2017-10-01
2950 2017-10-01
2920 2017-07-01
2920 2017-07-01
2950 2017-07-01
2950 2017-07-01
2920 2017-04-01
2920 2017-04-01
2920 2017-04-01
2950 2017-04-01
2950 2017-04-01
2920 2017-01-01
2920 2017-01-01
2920 2017-01-01
2950 2017-01-01
2950 2017-01-01
2920 2016-10-01
2920 2016-10-01
2920 2016-10-01
2950 2016-10-01
2950 2016-10-01
2456 2016-10-01

TRI Facilities in Bloomfield

Facility Total Releases
Chaco Gas Plant 499.8K lbs
Western Refining - Bloomfield 141.0K lbs
San Juan Gas Plant 71.8K lbs
Senergy Petroleum LLC - Bloomfield Bulk Plant 1.3K lbs
Pilot Thomas Logistics - Bloomfield 0 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bloomfield, New Mexico water safe to drink?
Bloomfield is served by 3 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 18,813 people. 82 health-based violations have been recorded. A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe, systems are required to notify customers and resolve issues. Contact your local water utility for current status.
How many water violations does Bloomfield have?
Bloomfield water systems have a total of 82 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 82 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Bloomfield water?
Health-based violations for Bloomfield water systems include the following contaminants: 5200, 2456, 2950, 8000, 2920 and 1 others. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Bloomfield?
3 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Bloomfield, New Mexico, collectively covering approximately 18,813 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Bloomfield get its drinking water?
Bloomfield's water supply comes from 3 EPA-regulated community water systems. Source type data is not available for all systems. For detailed supply information, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
Are there pollution sources near Bloomfield?
Yes, 5 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Bloomfield, New Mexico, reporting a combined 714.0K lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

About This Data

Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Violations are reported by state agencies to EPA and include both health-based (MCL exceedances) and monitoring/reporting violations.

A reported violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe to drink. Many violations are resolved quickly, and public water systems are required to notify customers of significant issues. For current water quality, contact your local water utility.

TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.

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