ANTHONY, NM · Dona Ana County

DESERT SANDS MDWCA Water System

Inactive system

This water system is marked inactive in EPA’s federal records as of January 20, 2011. 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 Dona Ana 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): NM3510007
System type: Community Water System
Population served: 1,535
Service connections: 594
Ownership: local government
Water source: groundwater (wells)

Violation history

Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation
—
Public Notice
July 23, 2010 – January 20, 2011
Archived
Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation
—
Public Notice
March 14, 2010 – January 20, 2011
Archived
Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation
—
Public Notice
October 2, 2009 – October 15, 2009
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-based
Arsenic
October 1, 2009 – December 31, 2009
Archived
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-based
Arsenic
April 1, 2009 – June 30, 2009
Archived
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-based
Fluoride
July 1, 1984 – June 30, 1987
Archived

Archived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state

Period	Violation	Contaminant / rule	Health-based	Status
July 23, 2010 – January 20, 2011	Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation	Public Notice	—	Archived
March 14, 2010 – January 20, 2011	Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation	Public Notice	—	Archived
October 2, 2009 – October 15, 2009	Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation	Public Notice	—	Resolved
October 1, 2009 – December 31, 2009	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average	Arsenic	Health-based	Archived
April 1, 2009 – June 30, 2009	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average	Arsenic	Health-based	Archived
July 1, 1984 – June 30, 1987	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average	Fluoride	Health-based	Archived

Archived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state

Enforcement actions

September 1, 2011State no additional Formal Action needed1 linked violation
September 1, 2011State no additional Formal Action needed1 linked violation
September 1, 2011State no additional Formal Action needed1 linked violation
September 1, 2011State no additional Formal Action needed1 linked violation
September 1, 2011State no additional Formal Action needed1 linked violation
February 18, 2011State Variance/Exemption issued13 linked violations
August 26, 2010State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
August 26, 2010State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
June 22, 2010State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
June 22, 2010State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
April 19, 2010State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
April 19, 2010State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
February 11, 2010State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
February 11, 2010State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
February 11, 2010State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
February 11, 2010State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
October 15, 2009State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
October 15, 2009State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
September 21, 2009State Public Notification received1 linked violation
September 1, 2009State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
September 1, 2009State Public Notification requested4 linked violations
May 15, 2009State Compliance achieved3 linked violations
April 3, 2009State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
April 2, 2009State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
April 2, 2009State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
April 2, 2009State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations

Last known contact on file (system is inactive)

NICHOLS, KAREN

575-882-0313

ANTHONY, NM 88021