EL RITO, NM · Rio Arriba County
EL RITO MDWCA Water System
Inactive system
This water system is marked inactive in EPA’s federal records as of October 21, 2008. It is no longer an operating public water system under this PWSID, and no compliance deadlines — including the 2027 Consumer Confidence Report rule — apply to it.
If you are a resident looking for your current water provider, see water systems in Rio Arriba County, NM.
Data sourced from the EPA ECHO database (SDWA bulk download), last refreshed July 4, 2026. This is a record-keeping and public-information tool — it does not replace New Mexico’s official records. Always confirm current status with New Mexico before making decisions based on this information.
System facts
- System ID (PWSID)
- NM3501721
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 363
- Service connections
- 110
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
Violation history
Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R
—Lead and Copper Rule
January 1, 2007 – January 16, 2008
ResolvedMonitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
September 1, 2005 – September 30, 2005
Resolved
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2007 – January 16, 2008 | Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R | Lead and Copper Rule | — | Resolved |
| September 1, 2005 – September 30, 2005 | Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | — | Resolved |
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
Enforcement actions
- February 10, 2011State Violation/Reminder Notice11 linked violations
- October 22, 2010State Compliance achieved7 linked violations
- September 23, 2010State Compliance achieved11 linked violations
- January 16, 2008State Compliance achieved6 linked violations
- January 16, 2008State Compliance achieved11 linked violations
- August 6, 2007State Compliance achieved21 linked violations
- March 8, 2007State Public Notification requested3 linked violations
- October 26, 2006State Compliance achieved6 linked violations
- November 22, 2002Federal Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- January 25, 2001State Violation/Reminder Notice3 linked violations
- October 2, 2000Federal Compliance achieved2 linked violations
- August 13, 1996State Violation/Reminder Notice7 linked violations
Last known contact on file (system is inactive)
GARCIA, JUAN
575-581-4488
EL RITO, NM 87522