FORT SUMNER MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM Water Quality Report

Population

1,789

people served

Water Source

🏔️ Ground

wells & aquifers

National Rank

Top 90%

of 49,184 US systems

5-Year Record

⚠️ 5

violations recorded

C

Fair

Safety Grade

5 violations in the past 5 years, including 16 health-based

System Details

PWSID
NM3527706
Population Served
1,789
Water Source
Ground Water
Owner
Local Government
State
New Mexico
EPA Region
6

Contaminants of Concern

ContaminantStatusViolations
Contaminant 7000 Monitoring/Reporting11
Contaminant 5000 Monitoring/Reporting6
Contaminant 7500 Monitoring/Reporting25
Contaminant 0700 Health-Based18
Contaminant 8000 Health-Based4
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs) Monitoring/Reporting8
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring/Reporting8
Total Coliform Monitoring/Reporting3

Violation History

2023
3
2021
2
2019
8
2018
11
2017
30
2016
6
2015
6
2014
2
2013
3
2011
1

Total violations on record: 83

Service Area

Cities Served

ZIP Codes Served

Recommended Water Filters

Based on contaminants detected in this water system:

Activated Carbon Filter

Effective for chlorine, THMs, pesticides, and taste/odor improvement

Removes: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs), Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

$20–$100

UV Water Purifier

Kills bacteria and viruses without chemicals

Removes: Total Coliform

$50–$150

How does this compare?

This systemNational average
Grade C
Avg: B-C
83violations total

296% of national average

National avg: ~28 per system

🏘️ Small community water system.