ELEPHANT BUTTE, NM · Valencia County
MONTEREY WATER COMPANY INC. Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
MONTEREY WATER COMPANY INC. must publish a Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking water quality report covering calendar year 2026 — by July 1, 2027.
As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for MONTEREY WATER COMPANY INC..
Data sourced from the EPA ECHO database (SDWA bulk download), last refreshed August 1, 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)
- NM3509032
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 1,472
- Service connections
- 520
- Ownership
- privately owned
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
MONTEREY WATER COMPANY INC. is one of 140 community water systems in New Mexico in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 1,472 people from groundwater.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 79 entries between 1991 and 2023, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2023.
Of the 79, 78 are monitoring and reporting requirements — the category that accounts for about four in five of all violations in EPA's national dataset — rather than findings about the water itself. The record involves synthetic organic chemicals, the Total Coliform Rules, and the Groundwater Rule.
Violation history
Failure To Address Deficiency
Health-basedGroundwater Rule
August 22, 2023 – September 27, 2023
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Nitrate-Nitrite
January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2019
ResolvedMonitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
November 1, 2014 – November 30, 2014
ResolvedMonitoring, Source Water (GWR)
—E. COLI
October 19, 2014 – October 21, 2014
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—HEXACHLOROBENZENE
January 1, 1995 – December 31, 1995
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Benzo(a)pyrene
January 1, 1995 – December 31, 1995
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Heptachlor
January 1, 1995 – December 31, 1995
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Chlordane
January 1, 1995 – December 31, 1995
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Pentachlorophenol
January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Heptachlor epoxide
January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Benzo(a)pyrene
January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Atrazine
January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Heptachlor
January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—2,4,5-TP
January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Toxaphene
January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—2,4-D
January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—HEXACHLOROBENZENE
October 1, 1993 – December 31, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE
October 1, 1993 – December 31, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Endothall
October 1, 1993 – December 31, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Pentachlorophenol
October 1, 1993 – December 31, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Simazine
October 1, 1993 – December 31, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE
July 1, 1993 – September 30, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Endrin
July 1, 1993 – September 30, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—BHC-GAMMA
July 1, 1993 – September 30, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Dalapon
July 1, 1993 – September 30, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Diquat
July 1, 1993 – September 30, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Glyphosate
July 1, 1993 – September 30, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Simazine
July 1, 1993 – September 30, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Methoxychlor
July 1, 1993 – September 30, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Pentachlorophenol
July 1, 1993 – September 30, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Chlordane
July 1, 1993 – September 30, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—2,4,5-TP
July 1, 1993 – September 30, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Dinoseb
July 1, 1993 – September 30, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
July 1, 1993 – September 30, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—OXAMYL
July 1, 1993 – September 30, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Atrazine
July 1, 1993 – September 30, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—HEXACHLOROBENZENE
July 1, 1993 – September 30, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Benzo(a)pyrene
July 1, 1993 – September 30, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)
July 1, 1993 – September 30, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE
July 1, 1993 – September 30, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
July 1, 1993 – September 30, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Picloram
July 1, 1993 – September 30, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Carbofuran
July 1, 1993 – September 30, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—LASSO
July 1, 1993 – September 30, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Heptachlor epoxide
July 1, 1993 – September 30, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—2,4,5-TP
April 1, 1993 – June 30, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Dinoseb
April 1, 1993 – June 30, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Heptachlor
April 1, 1993 – June 30, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—HEXACHLOROBENZENE
April 1, 1993 – June 30, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Benzo(a)pyrene
April 1, 1993 – June 30, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Endrin
April 1, 1993 – June 30, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—BHC-GAMMA
April 1, 1993 – June 30, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Toxaphene
April 1, 1993 – June 30, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Dalapon
April 1, 1993 – June 30, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Diquat
April 1, 1993 – June 30, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Glyphosate
April 1, 1993 – June 30, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
April 1, 1993 – June 30, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Methoxychlor
April 1, 1993 – June 30, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Chlordane
April 1, 1993 – June 30, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Endothall
April 1, 1993 – June 30, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Picloram
January 1, 1993 – March 31, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—LASSO
January 1, 1993 – March 31, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Benzo(a)pyrene
January 1, 1993 – March 31, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—OXAMYL
January 1, 1993 – March 31, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Heptachlor
January 1, 1993 – March 31, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
January 1, 1993 – March 31, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Dinoseb
January 1, 1993 – March 31, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Pentachlorophenol
January 1, 1993 – March 31, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Methoxychlor
January 1, 1993 – March 31, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE
January 1, 1993 – March 31, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
January 1, 1993 – March 31, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
January 1, 1993 – March 31, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—BHC-GAMMA
January 1, 1993 – March 31, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Endrin
January 1, 1993 – March 31, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Simazine
January 1, 1993 – March 31, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)
January 1, 1993 – March 31, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE
January 1, 1993 – March 31, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
July 1, 1992 – July 31, 1992
ResolvedMonitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
June 1, 1991 – June 30, 1991
Archived
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the stateArchived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 22, 2023 – September 27, 2023 | Failure To Address Deficiency | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2019 | Monitoring, Regular | Nitrate-Nitrite | — | Resolved |
| November 1, 2014 – November 30, 2014 | Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | — | Resolved |
| October 19, 2014 – October 21, 2014 | Monitoring, Source Water (GWR) | E. COLI | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1995 – December 31, 1995 | Monitoring, Regular | HEXACHLOROBENZENE | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1995 – December 31, 1995 | Monitoring, Regular | Benzo(a)pyrene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1995 – December 31, 1995 | Monitoring, Regular | Heptachlor | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1995 – December 31, 1995 | Monitoring, Regular | Chlordane | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994 | Monitoring, Regular | Pentachlorophenol | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994 | Monitoring, Regular | Heptachlor epoxide | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994 | Monitoring, Regular | Benzo(a)pyrene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994 | Monitoring, Regular | Atrazine | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994 | Monitoring, Regular | Heptachlor | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994 | Monitoring, Regular | 2,4,5-TP | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994 | Monitoring, Regular | Toxaphene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994 | Monitoring, Regular | 2,4-D | — | Resolved |
| October 1, 1993 – December 31, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | HEXACHLOROBENZENE | — | Resolved |
| October 1, 1993 – December 31, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE | — | Resolved |
| October 1, 1993 – December 31, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | Endothall | — | Resolved |
| October 1, 1993 – December 31, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | Pentachlorophenol | — | Resolved |
| October 1, 1993 – December 31, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | Simazine | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 1993 – September 30, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 1993 – September 30, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | Endrin | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 1993 – September 30, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | BHC-GAMMA | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 1993 – September 30, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | Dalapon | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 1993 – September 30, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | Diquat | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 1993 – September 30, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | Glyphosate | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 1993 – September 30, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | Simazine | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 1993 – September 30, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | Methoxychlor | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 1993 – September 30, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | Pentachlorophenol | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 1993 – September 30, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | Chlordane | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 1993 – September 30, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | 2,4,5-TP | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 1993 – September 30, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | Dinoseb | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 1993 – September 30, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 1993 – September 30, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | OXAMYL | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 1993 – September 30, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | Atrazine | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 1993 – September 30, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | HEXACHLOROBENZENE | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 1993 – September 30, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | Benzo(a)pyrene | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 1993 – September 30, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 1993 – September 30, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | 1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 1993 – September 30, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 1993 – September 30, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | Picloram | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 1993 – September 30, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | Carbofuran | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 1993 – September 30, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | LASSO | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 1993 – September 30, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | Heptachlor epoxide | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 1993 – June 30, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | 2,4,5-TP | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 1993 – June 30, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | Dinoseb | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 1993 – June 30, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | Heptachlor | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 1993 – June 30, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | HEXACHLOROBENZENE | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 1993 – June 30, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | Benzo(a)pyrene | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 1993 – June 30, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | Endrin | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 1993 – June 30, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | BHC-GAMMA | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 1993 – June 30, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | Toxaphene | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 1993 – June 30, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | Dalapon | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 1993 – June 30, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | Diquat | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 1993 – June 30, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | Glyphosate | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 1993 – June 30, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 1993 – June 30, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | Methoxychlor | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 1993 – June 30, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | Chlordane | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 1993 – June 30, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | Endothall | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1993 – March 31, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | Picloram | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1993 – March 31, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | LASSO | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1993 – March 31, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | Benzo(a)pyrene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1993 – March 31, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | OXAMYL | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1993 – March 31, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | Heptachlor | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1993 – March 31, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1993 – March 31, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | Dinoseb | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1993 – March 31, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | Pentachlorophenol | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1993 – March 31, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | Methoxychlor | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1993 – March 31, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1993 – March 31, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1993 – March 31, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1993 – March 31, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | BHC-GAMMA | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1993 – March 31, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | Endrin | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1993 – March 31, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | Simazine | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1993 – March 31, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1993 – March 31, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | 1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 1992 – July 31, 1992 | Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | — | Resolved |
| June 1, 1991 – June 30, 1991 | Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | — | Archived |
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the stateArchived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)
Enforcement actions
- August 10, 2004State Compliance achieved148 linked violations
- September 6, 2003State Public Notification received5 linked violations
- July 30, 2003State Compliance Meeting conducted6 linked violations
- March 31, 1999State Compliance achieved6 linked violations
- March 31, 1999State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- March 31, 1999State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- March 31, 1999State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
- March 31, 1999State Compliance achieved3 linked violations
- March 31, 1999State Compliance achieved5 linked violations
- March 31, 1999State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
- March 31, 1999State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
- March 31, 1999State Compliance achieved3 linked violations
- March 31, 1999State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
- March 31, 1999State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
- March 31, 1999State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
- March 31, 1999State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
- March 31, 1999State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
- March 31, 1999State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
- March 31, 1999State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
- March 31, 1999State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
- March 31, 1999State Compliance achieved3 linked violations
- March 31, 1999State Compliance achieved3 linked violations
- March 31, 1999State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
- March 31, 1999State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
- March 31, 1999State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- March 31, 1999State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- March 31, 1999State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- March 31, 1999State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- March 31, 1999State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- March 31, 1999State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- March 31, 1999State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- March 31, 1999State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- March 31, 1999State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- March 31, 1999State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- March 31, 1999State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- March 31, 1999State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- March 31, 1999State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- March 31, 1999State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- March 31, 1999State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- March 31, 1999State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- March 31, 1999State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- March 31, 1999State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- March 31, 1999State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- March 31, 1999State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- March 31, 1999State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- March 31, 1999State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- March 31, 1999State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- March 31, 1999State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- March 31, 1999State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- March 31, 1999State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- March 31, 1999State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- March 31, 1999State Compliance achieved3 linked violations
- March 31, 1999State Compliance achieved3 linked violations
- March 31, 1999State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
- March 31, 1999State Compliance achieved3 linked violations
- March 31, 1999State Compliance achieved3 linked violations
- March 31, 1999State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- March 31, 1999State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
- March 31, 1999State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
- March 31, 1999State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
- March 31, 1999State Compliance achieved6 linked violations
- March 31, 1999State Compliance achieved4 linked violations
- March 31, 1999State Compliance achieved4 linked violations
- March 31, 1999State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
- March 31, 1999State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
- March 31, 1999State Compliance achieved4 linked violations
- March 31, 1999State Compliance achieved6 linked violations
- March 31, 1999State Compliance achieved3 linked violations
- April 9, 1992State Violation/Reminder Notice4 linked violations
- July 10, 1991State Violation/Reminder Notice5 linked violations
- July 10, 1991State Public Notification requested5 linked violations
Common questions
Is MONTEREY WATER COMPANY INC. required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. MONTEREY WATER COMPANY INC. is a community water system, and federal rules (40 CFR 141 Subpart O) require every community water system to publish a Consumer Confidence Report each year.
When is MONTEREY WATER COMPANY INC.’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- MONTEREY WATER COMPANY INC.’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does MONTEREY WATER COMPANY INC. have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for MONTEREY WATER COMPANY INC..
What is a Consumer Confidence Report?
- A Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is the annual drinking water quality report that community water systems must provide to the people they serve. It lists the contaminants detected in the system’s water during the year, where the water comes from, and how the results compare with federal limits. EPA’s revised CCR rule takes effect January 1, 2027, and the first reports in the new format are due July 1, 2027.
Contact
AVENDANO, STACI
575-744-5974
ELEPHANT BUTTE, NM 87935