Water Quality: Tijeras, NM
8 water systems • 10,321 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Tijeras has 238 health-based violations on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: Arsenic, Chlorine, Chlorine Dioxide, HAA5, Haloacetic Acids, Lead, Stage 2 DBP, Total Organic Carbon. In total, 593 violations are on record for 8 water systems serving 10,321 people.
Contaminants Found
Water Systems Serving Tijeras
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENTRANOSA WATER ASSOCIATION | NM3524626 | Groundwater | 8,500 | 9 |
| TRANQUILLO PINES WATER USERS COOP | NM3561101 | Groundwater | 814 | 51 |
| TIJERAS (VILLAGE OF) | NM3500601 | Groundwater | 541 | 34 |
| LEISURE MOUNTAIN MHP | NM3549301 | Groundwater | 161 | 136 |
| GREEN RIDGE MDWCA, INC. | NM3502401 | Groundwater | 154 | 127 |
| VISTA DE MANANA | NM3501201 | Groundwater | 63 | 25 |
| BEARCAT HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION | NM3500101 | Groundwater | 60 | 77 |
| QUAIL HOLLOW MDWUA | NM3521001 | Groundwater | 28 | 134 |
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.