CAPITAN, NM · Lincoln County
CAPITAN WATER SYSTEM Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
CAPITAN WATER SYSTEM 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 CAPITAN WATER SYSTEM.
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)
- NM3512514
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 1,821
- Service connections
- 851
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
CAPITAN WATER SYSTEM is one of 140 community water systems in New Mexico in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 1,821 people from groundwater.
As of August 1, 2026, EPA's published records contain no violations for this system.
Violation history
No violations on record for this system.
Enforcement actions
- June 2, 2020State Public Notification received4 linked violations
- July 8, 2016State Compliance achieved5 linked violations
- September 10, 1990State Violation/Reminder Noticegeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- September 10, 1990State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
Common questions
Is CAPITAN WATER SYSTEM required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. CAPITAN WATER SYSTEM 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 CAPITAN WATER SYSTEM’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- CAPITAN WATER SYSTEM’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does CAPITAN WATER SYSTEM have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for CAPITAN WATER SYSTEM.
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
DAVALOS, MINERVA
575-354-2247
CAPITAN, NM 88316