COTTONWOOD WATER MDWCA Water Quality Report
Population
1,781
people served
Water Source
🏔️ Ground
wells & aquifers
National Rank
Top 94%
of 49,184 US systems
5-Year Record
⚠️ 13
violations recorded
D
Poor
Safety Grade
13 violations in the past 5 years, including 12 health-based
System Details
- PWSID
- NM3555008
- Population Served
- 1,781
- Water Source
- Ground Water
- Owner
- Local Government
- State
- New Mexico
- EPA Region
- 6
Contaminants of Concern
| Contaminant | Status | Violations |
|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 7500 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 16 |
| Total Coliform | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 10 |
| Contaminant 0700 | ✕ Health-Based | 11 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs) | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 5 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 5 |
| Contaminant 5200 | ✕ Health-Based | 2 |
Violation History
2024
5
2022
2
2021
6
2019
8
2018
16
2017
8
2015
1
2012
2
2006
1
Total violations on record: 49
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 D
Avg: B-C
49violations total
175% of national average
National avg: ~28 per system
🏘️ Small community water system.