ELEPHANT BUTTE, NM · San Juan County

MORNINGSTAR 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): NM3510524
System type: Community Water System
Population served: 5,694
Service connections: 1,950
Ownership: privately owned
Water source: surface water (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs)

Violation history

Consumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting
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Consumer Confidence Rule
October 1, 2018 – October 21, 2024
Resolved
Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation
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Public Notice
February 14, 2018 – December 21, 2020
Resolved
Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation
—
Public Notice
October 25, 2017 – June 18, 2019
Resolved
Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation
—
Public Notice
September 11, 2016 – July 26, 2023
Resolved
Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation
—
Public Notice
May 12, 2016 – July 26, 2023
Resolved
Monitoring, Turbidity (Enhanced SWTR)
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Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
May 1, 2016 – May 31, 2016
Resolved
Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter)
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Surface Water Treatment Rule
May 1, 2016 – May 31, 2016
Resolved
Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter)
—
Surface Water Treatment Rule
March 1, 2016 – March 31, 2016
Resolved
Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter)
—
Surface Water Treatment Rule
March 1, 2016 – March 31, 2016
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
June 1, 2014 – August 31, 2014
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-based
TTHM
April 1, 2013 – June 30, 2013
Resolved
Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation
—
Public Notice
March 22, 2009 – October 7, 2011
Resolved
Monitoring, Source Water (LT2)
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E. COLI
December 1, 2008 – December 31, 2008
Resolved
Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R
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Lead and Copper Rule
October 1, 2008 – October 7, 2011
Resolved
Monitoring, Source Water (LT2)
—
E. COLI
October 1, 2008 – October 31, 2008
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-based
TTHM
July 1, 2008 – September 30, 2008
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
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Coliform (TCR)
July 1, 2008 – July 31, 2008
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
January 1, 2008 – March 31, 2008
Resolved
Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R
—
Lead and Copper Rule
October 1, 2007 – October 7, 2011
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
Chlorine
October 1, 2007 – December 31, 2007
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
TTHM
October 1, 2007 – December 31, 2007
Resolved
Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation
—
Public Notice
May 3, 2007 – October 7, 2011
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
April 1, 2005 – June 30, 2005
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
January 1, 2005 – March 31, 2005
Resolved

Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state

Period	Violation	Contaminant / rule	Health-based	Status
October 1, 2018 – October 21, 2024	Consumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting	Consumer Confidence Rule	—	Resolved
February 14, 2018 – December 21, 2020	Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation	Public Notice	—	Resolved
October 25, 2017 – June 18, 2019	Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation	Public Notice	—	Resolved
September 11, 2016 – July 26, 2023	Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation	Public Notice	—	Resolved
May 12, 2016 – July 26, 2023	Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation	Public Notice	—	Resolved
May 1, 2016 – May 31, 2016	Monitoring, Turbidity (Enhanced SWTR)	Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule	—	Resolved
May 1, 2016 – May 31, 2016	Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter)	Surface Water Treatment Rule	—	Resolved
March 1, 2016 – March 31, 2016	Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter)	Surface Water Treatment Rule	—	Resolved
March 1, 2016 – March 31, 2016	Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter)	Surface Water Treatment Rule	—	Resolved
June 1, 2014 – August 31, 2014	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	—	Resolved
April 1, 2013 – June 30, 2013	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average	TTHM	Health-based	Resolved
March 22, 2009 – October 7, 2011	Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation	Public Notice	—	Resolved
December 1, 2008 – December 31, 2008	Monitoring, Source Water (LT2)	E. COLI	—	Resolved
October 1, 2008 – October 7, 2011	Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R	Lead and Copper Rule	—	Resolved
October 1, 2008 – October 31, 2008	Monitoring, Source Water (LT2)	E. COLI	—	Resolved
July 1, 2008 – September 30, 2008	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average	TTHM	Health-based	Resolved
July 1, 2008 – July 31, 2008	Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved
January 1, 2008 – March 31, 2008	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	—	Resolved
October 1, 2007 – October 7, 2011	Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R	Lead and Copper Rule	—	Resolved
October 1, 2007 – December 31, 2007	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	Chlorine	—	Resolved
October 1, 2007 – December 31, 2007	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	TTHM	—	Resolved
May 3, 2007 – October 7, 2011	Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation	Public Notice	—	Resolved
April 1, 2005 – June 30, 2005	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	—	Resolved
January 1, 2005 – March 31, 2005	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	—	Resolved

Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state

Enforcement actions

September 8, 2009State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
July 9, 2009State Public Notification received2 linked violations
July 8, 2009State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
July 8, 2009State Boil Water Order1 linked violation
July 8, 2009State Compliance Meeting conducted2 linked violations
July 8, 2009State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
July 8, 2009State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
July 8, 2009State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
May 29, 2009State Compliance achieved15 linked violations
March 20, 2009State Public Notification receivedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
March 20, 2009State Public Notification received1 linked violation
February 2, 2009State Public Notification received1 linked violation
January 26, 2009State Public Notification requestedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
January 7, 2009State Compliance achieved3 linked violations
December 3, 2008State Compliance achieved18 linked violations
October 17, 2008State Public Notification requestedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
October 10, 2008State Compliance achieved17 linked violations
October 8, 2008State Public Notification received1 linked violation
September 29, 2008State Compliance achieved7 linked violations
August 31, 2008State Compliance achieved4 linked violations
August 26, 2008State Public Notification requested3 linked violations
August 26, 2008State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
August 14, 2008State Public Notification received1 linked violation
August 14, 2008State Public Notification received1 linked violation
July 22, 2008State Compliance achieved35 linked violations
June 24, 2008State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
June 24, 2008State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
June 23, 2008State Public Notification requestedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
March 21, 2008State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
March 21, 2008State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
March 21, 2008State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
March 21, 2008State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
March 4, 2008State Public Notification requestedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
February 6, 2008State Compliance achieved4 linked violations
January 16, 2008State Public Notification requestedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
January 15, 2008State Public Notification requestedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
December 13, 2007State Public Notification requestedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
November 14, 2007State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued13 linked violations
October 15, 2007State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
August 10, 2007State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
April 18, 2007State Public Notification requestedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
March 27, 2007State Formal Notice of Violation issued17 linked violations
February 6, 2007State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
February 6, 2007State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
August 9, 2006State Violation/Reminder Notice3 linked violations
July 18, 2006State Public Notification requested4 linked violations
May 2, 2006State Violation/Reminder Notice10 linked violations
November 17, 2005State Violation/Reminder Notice3 linked violations

Contact

AVENDANO, STACI

575-744-5974

ELEPHANT BUTTE, NM 87935