Public water system · NM3521308
ActiveOtis Mdwca
Community water system in Eddy County, New Mexico, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
4,464
Service connections
1,800
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-20 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Source Water (GWR) · code 34 | E. colicode 3014 | No | Unaddressed |
| 2025-10-01 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherConsumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting · code 72 | Consumer Confidence Rulecode 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2025-08-21 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherPublic Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation · code 75 | Public Noticecode 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2025-06-11 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherPublic Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation · code 75 | Public Noticecode 7500 | No | Unaddressed |
| 2025-06-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring and Reporting (DBP) · code 27 | Chlorinecode 0999 | No | Resolved |
| 2025-06-01 | MonitoringMonitoring, Routine (RTCR) · code 3A | Revised Total Coliform Rulecode 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2025-03-01 | MonitoringMonitoring, Routine (RTCR) · code 3A | Revised Total Coliform Rulecode 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2025-03-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring and Reporting (DBP) · code 27 | Chlorinecode 0999 | No | Resolved |
| 2025-02-21 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherPublic Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation · code 75 | Public Noticecode 7500 | No | Unaddressed |
| 2025-02-07 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherPublic Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation · code 75 | Public Noticecode 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2024-10-20 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherPublic Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation · code 75 | Public Noticecode 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2024-10-01 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherConsumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting · code 72 | Consumer Confidence Rulecode 7000 | 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.
Otis Mdwca: frequently asked questions
Is Otis Mdwca's water safe to drink?
Otis Mdwca is an active 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; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Otis Mdwca?
Otis Mdwca (PWSID NM3521308) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the NM state drinking water program.
How many people does Otis Mdwca serve?
Otis Mdwca reports serving 4,464 people through 1,800 service connections in Eddy County, New Mexico.
Where does Otis Mdwca get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in Eddy County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad Municipal Water System | Eddy | 33,626 | Community | Groundwater |
| Artesia Municipal Water System | Eddy | 15,176 | Community | Groundwater |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | Eddy | 2,500 | Non-transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Artesia Rural Water Cooperative | Eddy | 1,950 | Community | Groundwater |
| Loving Water System | Eddy | 1,862 | Community | Groundwater |
| Cottonwood Water Mdwca | Eddy | 1,781 | Community | Groundwater |
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