Water Quality: Tesuque, NM
2 water systems • 261 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Tesuque is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 261 people, and has 115 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 25 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Tesuque's violation count is 32% below the national average for New Mexico. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine Dioxide, Contaminant 1002, Contaminant 1022, Contaminant 1028, Contaminant 1032.
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
Damages kidneys and the central nervous system; causes developmental harm to fetuses and infants.
Common source: Natural deposits, industrial discharges, landfill runoff
EPA limit: 0.002 mg/L (2 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 Tesuque
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHUPADERO MDWCA | NM3566026 | Groundwater | 131 | 40 |
| RIO EN MEDIO MDWCA | NM3533426 | Groundwater | 130 | 75 |
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.