Public water system record
Lake Arthur Water Department
Serves Lake Arthur, Chaves County, NM · 374 people served
Federal records show 2 health-based violations and 4 monitoring/reporting issues for Lake Arthur Water Department in the last ten years, including an unresolved Groundwater Rule violation.
System profile
- Health-based violations, last 10 years
- 2
- Resolved
- 1
- Unresolved
- 1
- Any acute record
- No
- Monitoring issues, last 10 years
- 4
Key facts
- Lake Arthur Water Department draws water from 2 wells.
- Record on file since 1991, with 4 health-based violations before October 20, 2016.
- Lead pipe inventory: 0 lead and 19 unknown out of 41 service lines.
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Health-based violations
Since October 2016Violation data reflects EPA records through March 2026. For the most current status, visit the EPA ECHO database.
| Contaminant | Rule family | Start date | Status | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Groundwater Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
140 | Oct 23, 2017 | Resolved | No |
|
Groundwater Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
140 | Jan 15, 2012 | Active | No |
Monitoring and reporting issues
Since October 2016Missed tests or reports, not contaminants found above a limit.
| Issue | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|
|
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Oct 1, 2021 | Resolved |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Monitoring and reporting
|
Oct 1, 2019 | Resolved |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Monitoring and reporting
|
Oct 1, 2019 | Resolved |
|
Consumer Confidence Rule
OTHER
|
Jul 1, 2018 | Resolved |
Full record since 1991
EPA's records for Lake Arthur Water Department go back to 1991. Before October 20, 2016 they list 4 health-based violations (3 resolved, 1 not resolved) and 5 monitoring or reporting violations.
| Violations that began in | Health-based | Monitoring and reporting |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2 | 0 |
| 2000s | 1 | 4 |
| 2010 to October 19, 2016 | 1 | 1 |
| October 20, 2016 to 2019 | 1 | 3 |
| 2020s | 0 | 1 |
Most recent health-based violation before October 20, 2016: Groundwater Rule, began January 2012, Active.
Show all 4 health-based violations before October 20, 2016
| Contaminant | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|
|
Groundwater Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
Jan 15, 2012 | Active |
|
Total Coliform
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Jun 1, 2007 | Resolved |
|
Total Coliform
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Dec 1, 1991 | Resolved |
|
Total Coliform
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Nov 1, 1991 | Resolved |
What the violations mean
Groundwater Rule
2 incidentsThe system did not complete a treatment step or action that the Groundwater Rule requires (a treatment technique violation).
The utility had to notify customers about each of these violations.
Where the water comes from
Lake Arthur Water Department draws water from 2 wells.
Annual water quality report
Lake Arthur Water Department must give its customers an annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report) by July 1, with the levels its tests found in the previous year.
Systems serving 500 or fewer people may meet the rule by telling customers the report is available on request, so you may need to ask Lake Arthur Water Department for a copy.
Find a posted report with EPA's Consumer Confidence Report search
Testing your own water
To test the water at your tap, or a private well this record does not cover, use a laboratory certified for drinking water by New Mexico.
Certified drinking water labs by state EPA guidance for private wells