Water Quality: Santa Cruz, NM
2 water systems • 814 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Santa Cruz is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 814 people, and has 322 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 97 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Santa Cruz's violation count is 91% above the national average for New Mexico. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine Dioxide, Haloacetic Acids, Stage 2 DBP.
Contaminants Found
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
Linked to increased cancer risk and potential reproductive and developmental effects with long-term exposure.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with organic matter in treated water
EPA limit: 0.060 mg/L (60 ppb)
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 Santa Cruz
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUATRO VILLAS MDWCA | NM3533526 | Groundwater | 420 | 61 |
| SANTA CRUZ WATER ASSOCIATION | NM3572926 | Groundwater | 394 | 261 |
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.