Drinking water quality · 2004
· Verified
What's in Mesilla Water System, NM tap water
1 contaminants were measured in the Mesilla Water System, NM water system's 2004 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit — 1 sit at or above that limit.
- Reporting year
- 2004
- Contaminants measured
- 1
- Over federal limit
- 1
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- Worst contaminant
- Lead
- Service area
- NM
Compliance history
Federal Safe Drinking Water Act violation & enforcement records (EPA SDWIS). A violation is a regulatory determination by the state or EPA — separate from the measured levels above.
- Treatment technique violationHealth-based3 violations on record · most recent Nov 20241 open
- Maximum contaminant level exceededHealth-based1 violation on record · most recent Aug 2005resolved
- Reporting1 violation on record · most recent Oct 20241 open
Source: EPA SDWIS / ECHO. View the full federal record on EPA ECHO ↗
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | 0.0153 mg/L90th percentileAt the tap | 0.015 mg/LAction level | At or above the limit |
People also ask about Mesilla Water System, NM's water
+Is Mesilla Water System, NM tap water safe to drink in 2004?
The 2004 Consumer Confidence Report for the Mesilla Water System, NM water utility lists 1 contaminant at or above the federal limit: Lead. Whether that means the water is "unsafe" depends on which contaminant, how long the exposure, and individual health factors. The table on this page shows the measured value, the federal threshold, and the regulated statistic used for compliance.
+What contaminants are in Mesilla Water System, NM tap water?
1 contaminants were measured in Mesilla Water System, NM's 2004 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals. 1 have an enforceable federal limit; the rest are detected but unregulated. Every measured value, in the utility's own units, is on this page.
+Which contaminants exceed federal limits in Mesilla Water System, NM tap water?
One contaminant in Mesilla Water System, NM's 2004 report sits at or above the federal limit: Lead (1.0× the limit). The EPA enforces these limits against the regulated reporting statistic — typically a running annual average or 90th percentile — not a one-off sample spike.
+What is the worst contaminant in Mesilla Water System, NM tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2004 report is Lead, at 1.0× the federal threshold. It belongs to the metals family of contaminants.
+Where does the data on this page come from?
Every value is transcribed from Mesilla Water System, NM's 2004 Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking-water report every U.S. public water utility is required by federal law to publish. The original source document is archived and viewable on this site. A water-quality report covers an entire service area, not a single address.
+How often is Mesilla Water System, NM's water quality data updated?
Each U.S. public water utility publishes one Consumer Confidence Report per year, covering the prior calendar year's measurements. This page reflects the 2004 report; a new report will replace it once the utility publishes its next annual update.