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
| Contaminant | Status | Violations |
|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 7000 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 11 |
| Contaminant 5000 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 6 |
| Contaminant 7500 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 25 |
| Contaminant 0700 | ✕ Health-Based | 18 |
| Contaminant 8000 | ✕ Health-Based | 4 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs) | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 8 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 8 |
| Total Coliform | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 3 |
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)
UV Water Purifier
Kills bacteria and viruses without chemicals
Removes: Total Coliform
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.