Public water system · NM3512514
ActiveCapitan Water System
Community water system in Lincoln County, New Mexico, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
1,821
Service connections
851
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-10-01 | 3A | 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2017-09-17 | 75 | 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2017-08-02 | 45 | 0700 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2017-08-02 | 45 | 0700 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2016-06-02 | 5A | 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2014-01-01 | 27 | 2950 | No | Resolved |
| 2014-01-01 | 27 | 2456 | No | Resolved |
| 2007-10-01 | 52 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2006-10-01 | 52 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 1991-07-01 | 26 | 3100 | No | Archived |
| 1991-07-01 | 22 | 3100 | Yes | Archived |
Capitan Water System: frequently asked questions
Is Capitan Water System's water safe to drink?
Capitan Water System is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the NM state drinking water program. EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for this system are being added to AquaCensus from EPA ECHO; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Capitan Water System?
Capitan Water System (PWSID NM3512514) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the NM state drinking water program.
How many people does Capitan Water System serve?
Capitan Water System reports serving 1,821 people through 851 service connections in Lincoln County, New Mexico.
Where does Capitan Water System get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in Lincoln County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County WTP | Lincoln | 49,693 | Community | Surface water |
| North Platte, City of | Lincoln | 25,000 | Community | Groundwater |
| Lincoln Co B.P.U. #1 | Lincoln | 23,846 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Lincoln City, City of | Lincoln | 20,830 | Community | Surface water |
| Ruidoso Water System | Lincoln | 15,947 | Community | Surface water |
| Lincolnton, City of | Lincoln | 15,839 | Community | Surface water |