Loving Water Quality

New Mexico

Health Violations

The tap water in Loving, New Mexico is served by 1 EPA-regulated water system covering approximately 1,862 people. 33 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 0700 in 2025. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

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Water Systems
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Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Loving, New Mexico is delivered through 1 EPA-regulated community water system serving an estimated 1,862 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 Loving shows 33 total violations across all 1 system, of which 33 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 0700. 4 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
LOVING WATER SYSTEM 1,862 33 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.

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TRI Facilities in Loving

Facility Total Releases
Black River Processing Plant 69.6K lbs
Coastal Chemical Co. Llc- Loving 23.9K lbs
Sendero Carlsbad Plant 11.8K lbs
Roadrunner Gas Plant 3.4K lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Loving, New Mexico water safe to drink?
Loving is served by 1 EPA-regulated water system covering approximately 1,862 people. 33 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 Loving have?
Loving water systems have a total of 33 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 33 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Loving water?
Health-based violations for Loving water systems include the following contaminants: 0700. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Loving?
1 EPA-regulated community water system serves Loving, New Mexico, collectively covering approximately 1,862 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Loving get its drinking water?
Loving's water supply comes from 1 EPA-regulated community water system. 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 Loving?
Yes, 4 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Loving, New Mexico, reporting a combined 108.7K 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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