Public water system · NM3590023
ActiveCochiti Lake Recreation Area
Transient non-community water system in Sandoval County, New Mexico, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
105
Service connections
39
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
TNCWS
Transient non-community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-27 | Required treatment not metFailure To Address Deficiency · code 45 | Groundwater Rulecode 0700 | Yes | Unaddressed |
| 2026-03-27 | Required treatment not metFailure To Address Deficiency · code 45 | Groundwater Rulecode 0700 | Yes | Unaddressed |
| 2025-12-30 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherFailure to Consult with State · code 20 | Groundwater Rulecode 0700 | No | Unaddressed |
| 2017-06-18 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherPublic Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation · code 75 | Public Noticecode 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2016-06-02 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherSample Siting Plan Errors (RTCR) · code 5A | Revised Total Coliform Rulecode 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2016-02-04 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherPublic Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation · code 75 | Public Noticecode 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2016-01-30 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherPublic Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation · code 75 | Public Noticecode 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2014-01-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Regular · code 03 | Nitrate-Nitritecode 1038 | No | Resolved |
| 2013-01-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Regular · code 03 | Nitrate-Nitritecode 1038 | No | Resolved |
| 2009-01-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Regular · code 03 | Nitrate-Nitritecode 1038 | No | Resolved |
| 2007-09-07 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherPublic Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation · code 75 | Public Noticecode 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2007-09-07 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherPublic Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation · code 75 | Public Noticecode 7500 | No | Resolved |
The 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, newest first.Labels and codes come from EPA's SDWIS reference tables. A monitoring or reporting violation means a required test or report was missed or late; it does not by itself mean a contaminant was found. "Health-based" marks violations of a legal limit or required treatment.
Cochiti Lake Recreation Area: frequently asked questions
Is Cochiti Lake Recreation Area's water safe to drink?
Cochiti Lake Recreation Area is an active transient non-community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the NM state drinking water program. EPA's SDWA data records violations for this system — the most recent are listed on this page, including health-based violations; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Cochiti Lake Recreation Area?
Cochiti Lake Recreation Area (PWSID NM3590023) is a federal government-owned transient non-community water system, regulated by the NM state drinking water program.
How many people does Cochiti Lake Recreation Area serve?
Cochiti Lake Recreation Area reports serving 105 people through 39 service connections in Sandoval County, New Mexico.
Where does Cochiti Lake Recreation Area get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in Sandoval County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Rancho Water & Ww Services | Sandoval | 107,350 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Bernalillo Water System | Sandoval | 10,948 | Community | Groundwater |
| Cuba Water System | Sandoval | 1,789 | Community | Groundwater |
| Jemez Springs Dwua | Sandoval | 1,385 | Community | Groundwater |
| Regina Mdwca | Sandoval | 705 | Community | Groundwater |
| Pena Blanca Water & Sanitation District | Sandoval | 700 | Community | Groundwater |
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