Water Quality: Jemez Springs, NM
2 water systems • 1,685 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Jemez Springs is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 1,685 people, and has 275 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 118 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Jemez Springs's violation count is 63% above the national average for New Mexico. Contaminants associated with violations include Barium, Chlorine, Chlorine Dioxide.
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
Eye and nose irritation at high levels; long-term exposure above the MCL may cause liver and kidney damage.
Common source: Water treatment disinfectant added to kill harmful microorganisms
EPA limit: 4.0 mg/L (MRDL — Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level)
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
Water Systems Serving Jemez Springs
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEMEZ SPRINGS DWUA | NM3509123 | Groundwater | 1,385 | 252 |
| SIERRA LOS PINOS HOA | NM3565423 | Groundwater | 300 | 23 |
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.