Public water system · NM3501021
ActiveChama Water System
Community water system in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, drawing primarily on surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
1,573
Service connections
550
Primary source
SW
Surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-01 | 52 | 5000 | No | Unaddressed |
| 2024-04-13 | 75 | 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2023-10-01 | 72 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2023-08-31 | 29 | 0300 | No | Addressed |
| 2023-08-19 | 75 | 7500 | No | Addressed |
| 2023-07-02 | 29 | 0300 | No | Addressed |
| 2023-06-01 | 36 | 0200 | No | Resolved |
| 2023-06-01 | 44 | 0300 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2023-06-01 | 43 | 0300 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2023-06-01 | 38 | 0300 | No | Resolved |
| 2023-05-23 | 75 | 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2023-05-01 | 43 | 0300 | Yes | Resolved |
Chama Water System: frequently asked questions
Is Chama Water System's water safe to drink?
Chama 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 Chama Water System?
Chama Water System (PWSID NM3501021) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the NM state drinking water program.
How many people does Chama Water System serve?
Chama Water System reports serving 1,573 people through 550 service connections in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
Where does Chama Water System get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as surface water.
Other water systems in Rio Arriba County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espanola Water System | Rio Arriba | 12,012 | Community | Groundwater |
| Agua Sana Wua | Rio Arriba | 1,514 | Community | Groundwater |
| El Rito Regional Water & Waste Water Asn | Rio Arriba | 1,200 | Community | Groundwater |
| Greater Chimayo Mdwca | Rio Arriba | 1,050 | Community | Groundwater |
| Alcalde Mdwca | Rio Arriba | 927 | Community | Groundwater |
| Chamita Mdwca | Rio Arriba | 902 | Community | Groundwater |