Water Quality: Chama, NM

3 water systems • 1,693 people served

Multiple Health Violations
229
Total Violations
42
Health-Based Violations
3
Water Systems
1,693
Population Served

Water Quality Summary

Chama has 42 health-based violations on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: Chlorine Dioxide, E. coli, Stage 2 DBP. In total, 229 violations are on record for 3 water systems serving 1,693 people.

Contaminants Found

Chlorine Dioxide
E. coli
Stage 2 DBP

Water Systems Serving Chama

System Name PWSID Source Population Violations
CHAMA WATER SYSTEM NM3501021 Surface Water 1,573 143
CHAMA WEST WATER USERS ASSOCIATION NM3503821 Groundwater 90 36
CHRIST IN THE DESERT MONASTERY NM3501521 Groundwater 30 50

Concerned About Your Water?

A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.

Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.

Data Sources

Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.

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