Water Quality: Anthony, NM
11 water systems • 28,937 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Anthony is served by 11 public water systems with a combined service population of 28,937 people, and has 290 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 113 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Anthony's violation count is 72% above the national average for New Mexico. Contaminants associated with violations include Barium, Chlorine Dioxide, Stage 2 DBP.
Contaminants Found
Increases blood pressure and causes cardiovascular effects with long-term exposure.
Common source: Natural rock deposits, oil drilling operations, coal power plant waste
EPA limit: 2 mg/L
Can cause anemia in infants and young children; may cause nervous system effects at high levels.
Common source: Water treatment disinfectant used to control taste, odor, and microorganisms
EPA limit: 0.8 mg/L
Trihalomethanes and haloacetic acids that increase cancer risk and may cause adverse reproductive outcomes.
Common source: Chlorine disinfection reacting with natural organic matter in source water
EPA limit: TTHM: 0.080 mg/L; HAA5: 0.060 mg/L
Water Systems Serving Anthony
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOWER RIO GRANDE PWWA SOUTH VALLEY | NM3502407 | Groundwater | 11,542 | 23 |
| ANTHONY W&SD | NM3511207 | Groundwater | 8,691 | 56 |
| COLUMBUS WATER SYSTEM | NM3523016 | Groundwater | 2,200 | 33 |
| LOWER RIO GRANDE PWWA EAST MESA | NM3512007 | Groundwater | 2,104 | 5 |
| LA UNION MDS & WA | NM3500707 | Groundwater | 1,272 | 70 |
| CHAMBERINO MDWC & SA | NM3500807 | Groundwater | 777 | 3 |
| DESERT AIRE MDW AND SWA | NM3500507 | Groundwater | 759 | 32 |
| ALTO DE LAS FLORES MDWCA | NM3536907 | Groundwater | 695 | 9 |
| LOWER RIO GRANDE PWWA RINCON | NM3512207 | Groundwater | 582 | 7 |
| LOWER RIO GRANDE PWWA VALLE DEL RIO | NM3513607 | Groundwater | 252 | 13 |
| LOWER RIO GRANDE PWWA HIGH VALLEY | NM3513107 | Groundwater | 63 | 39 |
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.
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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.