QUESTA, NM · Taos County
QUESTA WATER SYSTEM Water System
Current status
No open violations on record as of July 4, 2026.
This system's next federally required Consumer Confidence Report is due July 1, 2027, under the EPA's revised reporting rule.
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)
- NM3506829
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 2,337
- Service connections
- 820
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
Violation history
Failure To Address Deficiency
Health-basedGroundwater Rule
November 13, 2016 – November 21, 2018
ResolvedMonitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
October 1, 2016 – September 30, 2017
ResolvedFollow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R
—Lead and Copper Rule
October 1, 2015 – August 18, 2021
ResolvedFailure To Address Deficiency
Health-basedGroundwater Rule
July 9, 2013 – April 23, 2014
ResolvedMonitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—Chlorine
July 1, 2012 – September 30, 2012
ResolvedConsumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2012 – November 13, 2012
ResolvedConsumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2011 – September 23, 2011
ResolvedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-basedColiform (TCR)
July 1, 2011 – July 31, 2011
ResolvedConsumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting
—Consumer Confidence Rule
October 1, 2010 – September 23, 2011
ResolvedMonitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
October 1, 2010 – October 31, 2010
Resolved
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 13, 2016 – November 21, 2018 | Failure To Address Deficiency | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2016 – September 30, 2017 | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | — | Resolved |
| October 1, 2015 – August 18, 2021 | Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R | Lead and Copper Rule | — | Resolved |
| July 9, 2013 – April 23, 2014 | Failure To Address Deficiency | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2012 – September 30, 2012 | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | Chlorine | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 2012 – November 13, 2012 | Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report | Consumer Confidence Rule | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 2011 – September 23, 2011 | Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report | Consumer Confidence Rule | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 2011 – July 31, 2011 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2010 – September 23, 2011 | Consumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting | Consumer Confidence Rule | — | Resolved |
| October 1, 2010 – October 31, 2010 | Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | — | Resolved |
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
Enforcement actions
- June 22, 2006State Compliance Meeting conducted3 linked violations
- March 16, 2006State Public Notification requested24 linked violations
- November 29, 2001State Public Notification requested12 linked violations
- October 3, 1996State Public Notification received4 linked violations
Contact
SHANNON, KAREN
575-586-0694
QUESTA, NM 87556