Water Quality: San Rafael, NM
1 water system • 1,060 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
San Rafael is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 1,060 people, and has 244 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 35 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. San Rafael's violation count is 45% above the national average for New Mexico. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine, Chlorine Dioxide.
Contaminants Found
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 San Rafael
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAN RAFAEL WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT | NM3525833 | Groundwater | 1,060 | 244 |
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.