Public water system · NM3564119
ActiveNational Solar Observatory
Community water system in Otero County, New Mexico, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
26
Service connections
10
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-21 | 75 | 7500 | No | Unaddressed |
| 2024-10-17 | 2E | 5200 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2024-10-17 | 4G | 5200 | No | Resolved |
| 2023-09-03 | 75 | 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2023-07-01 | 71 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2022-10-01 | 72 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2022-10-01 | 52 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2022-07-01 | 71 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2022-01-01 | 03 | 1038 | No | Resolved |
| 2021-09-01 | 3A | 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2021-07-01 | 27 | 0999 | No | Resolved |
| 2021-07-01 | 71 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
National Solar Observatory: frequently asked questions
Is National Solar Observatory's water safe to drink?
National Solar Observatory 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 National Solar Observatory?
National Solar Observatory (PWSID NM3564119) is a federal government-owned community water system, regulated by the NM state drinking water program.
How many people does National Solar Observatory serve?
National Solar Observatory reports serving 26 people through 10 service connections in Otero County, New Mexico.
Where does National Solar Observatory get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in Otero County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamogordo Domestic Water System | Otero | 35,301 | Community | Surface water |
| Holloman Air Force Base | Otero | 13,000 | Community | Groundwater |
| La Junta City of | Otero | 8,320 | Community | Groundwater |
| Rocky Ford City of | Otero | 4,443 | Community | Groundwater |
| Tularosa Water System | Otero | 3,485 | Community | Surface water |
| Cloudcroft Water System | Otero | 2,865 | Community | Groundwater |