Tijeras Water Quality

New Mexico

Health Violations

The tap water in Tijeras, New Mexico is served by 8 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 10,321 people. 238 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 1025 in 2025. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

8
Water Systems
10,321
Population Served
238
Total Violations
238
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Tijeras, New Mexico is delivered through 8 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 10,321 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 Tijeras shows 238 total violations across all 8 systems, of which 238 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 1025, 0700, 5200, 4006, 1045 and 3 others. 1 TRI-reporting industrial facility is 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
ENTRANOSA WATER ASSOCIATION 8,500 0 Clean
TRANQUILLO PINES WATER USERS COOP 814 34 Health
TIJERAS (VILLAGE OF) 541 4 Health
LEISURE MOUNTAIN MHP 161 108 Health
GREEN RIDGE MDWCA, INC. 154 59 Health
VISTA DE MANANA 63 12 Health
BEARCAT HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION 60 5 Health
QUAIL HOLLOW MDWUA 28 16 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
1025 2025-07-01
1025 2025-07-01
1025 2025-04-01
1025 2025-04-01
1025 2025-04-01
1025 2025-04-01
1025 2025-01-01
1025 2025-01-01
1025 2025-01-01
1025 2025-01-01
0700 2024-10-20
0700 2024-10-20
0700 2024-10-20
0700 2024-10-20
0700 2024-10-20
0700 2024-10-20
0700 2024-10-20
0700 2024-10-20
0700 2024-10-20
5200 2024-10-17
5200 2024-10-17
5200 2024-10-17
1025 2024-10-01
1025 2024-10-01
1025 2024-10-01
1025 2024-10-01
1025 2024-07-01
1025 2024-07-01
1025 2024-07-01
1025 2024-07-01
1025 2024-07-01
1025 2024-04-01
1025 2024-04-01
1025 2024-04-01
1025 2024-04-01
1025 2024-04-01
1025 2024-01-01
1025 2024-01-01
1025 2024-01-01
1025 2024-01-01
1025 2024-01-01
1025 2024-01-01
1025 2024-01-01
0700 2023-12-25
1025 2023-10-01
1025 2023-10-01
1025 2023-10-01
1025 2023-10-01
1025 2023-10-01
1025 2023-10-01

TRI Facilities in Tijeras

Facility Total Releases
Gcc Rio Grande Inc 5.5K lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tijeras, New Mexico water safe to drink?
Tijeras is served by 8 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 10,321 people. 238 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 Tijeras have?
Tijeras water systems have a total of 238 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 238 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Tijeras water?
Health-based violations for Tijeras water systems include the following contaminants: 1025, 0700, 5200, 4006, 1045 and 3 others. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Tijeras?
8 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Tijeras, New Mexico, collectively covering approximately 10,321 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Tijeras get its drinking water?
Tijeras's water supply comes from 8 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 Tijeras?
Yes, 1 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facility is registered in Tijeras, New Mexico, reporting a combined 5.5K 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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