ALTO, NM · Lincoln County
ALTO MOUNTAIN VILLAGE Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
ALTO MOUNTAIN VILLAGE 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 2 items for ALTO MOUNTAIN VILLAGE that are open and awaiting resolution. None are health-based violations — open items of this kind are most often monitoring or reporting requirements, not water-safety findings.
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)
- NM3530414
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 271
- Service connections
- 135
- Ownership
- privately owned
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
ALTO MOUNTAIN VILLAGE is one of 667 community water systems in New Mexico in the 500 or fewer people size category, serving 271 people from groundwater.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 28 entries between 1992 and 2025, of which 2 remain open; none are health-based.
Of the 28, 12 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 the Public Notice Rule and Revised PN Rule, the Groundwater Rule, and the Total Coliform Rules.
Violation history
Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation
—Public Notice
December 24, 2025
UnaddressedPublic Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation
—Public Notice
June 20, 2025 – July 28, 2025
ResolvedPublic Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation
—Public Notice
December 25, 2024 – December 30, 2024
ResolvedFailure To Address Deficiency
Health-basedGroundwater Rule
December 5, 2024 – March 3, 2025
ResolvedMonitoring, Routine (RTCR)
—Revised Total Coliform Rule
November 1, 2024 – November 30, 2024
ResolvedMonitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—Chlorine
November 1, 2024 – November 30, 2024
ResolvedLSL Reporting
—LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
October 17, 2024 – May 5, 2025
ResolvedLSL Inventory
Health-basedLEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
October 17, 2024 – May 5, 2025
ResolvedConsumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting
—Consumer Confidence Rule
October 1, 2024 – October 28, 2024
ResolvedMonitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—Chlorine
July 1, 2021 – August 19, 2021
ResolvedPublic Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation
—Public Notice
April 25, 2018 – March 28, 2019
ResolvedMonitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
January 1, 2018 – September 30, 2020
ResolvedMonitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—TTHM
January 1, 2018 – September 30, 2020
ResolvedPublic Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation
—Public Notice
December 7, 2017 – December 5, 2016
ResolvedPublic Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation
—Public Notice
December 7, 2017 – December 5, 2016
ResolvedConsumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2017 – August 16, 2017
ResolvedConsumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting
—Consumer Confidence Rule
October 1, 2015 – July 14, 2016
ResolvedMonitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
January 1, 2014 – August 31, 2014
ResolvedPublic Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation
—Public Notice
July 15, 2012
UnaddressedFailure To Address Deficiency
Health-basedGroundwater Rule
June 25, 2011 – October 23, 2011
ResolvedFailure To Address Deficiency
Health-basedGroundwater Rule
May 21, 2011 – July 15, 2011
ResolvedFailure To Address Deficiency
Health-basedGroundwater Rule
May 21, 2011 – March 25, 2014
ResolvedMonitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—TTHM
January 1, 2011 – August 27, 2013
ResolvedFollow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R
—Lead and Copper Rule
October 1, 2010 – December 6, 2016
ResolvedConsumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2007 – August 25, 2008
ResolvedMonitoring, Repeat Major (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
August 1, 2001 – August 31, 2001
ResolvedMonitoring, Repeat Major (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
August 1, 1993 – August 31, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Repeat Major (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
August 1, 1992 – August 31, 1992
Resolved
Unaddressed no corrective action on record yetResolved addressed and confirmed by the state
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 24, 2025 | Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation | Public Notice | — | Unaddressed |
| June 20, 2025 – July 28, 2025 | Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation | Public Notice | — | Resolved |
| December 25, 2024 – December 30, 2024 | Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation | Public Notice | — | Resolved |
| December 5, 2024 – March 3, 2025 | Failure To Address Deficiency | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| November 1, 2024 – November 30, 2024 | Monitoring, Routine (RTCR) | Revised Total Coliform Rule | — | Resolved |
| November 1, 2024 – November 30, 2024 | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | Chlorine | — | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 – May 5, 2025 | LSL Reporting | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | — | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 – May 5, 2025 | LSL Inventory | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 – October 28, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting | Consumer Confidence Rule | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 – August 19, 2021 | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | Chlorine | — | Resolved |
| April 25, 2018 – March 28, 2019 | Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation | Public Notice | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2018 – September 30, 2020 | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2018 – September 30, 2020 | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | TTHM | — | Resolved |
| December 7, 2017 – December 5, 2016 | Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation | Public Notice | — | Resolved |
| December 7, 2017 – December 5, 2016 | Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation | Public Notice | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 2017 – August 16, 2017 | Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report | Consumer Confidence Rule | — | Resolved |
| October 1, 2015 – July 14, 2016 | Consumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting | Consumer Confidence Rule | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2014 – August 31, 2014 | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | — | Resolved |
| July 15, 2012 | Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation | Public Notice | — | Unaddressed |
| June 25, 2011 – October 23, 2011 | Failure To Address Deficiency | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| May 21, 2011 – July 15, 2011 | Failure To Address Deficiency | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| May 21, 2011 – March 25, 2014 | Failure To Address Deficiency | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2011 – August 27, 2013 | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | TTHM | — | Resolved |
| October 1, 2010 – December 6, 2016 | Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R | Lead and Copper Rule | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 2007 – August 25, 2008 | Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report | Consumer Confidence Rule | — | Resolved |
| August 1, 2001 – August 31, 2001 | Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | — | Resolved |
| August 1, 1993 – August 31, 1993 | Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | — | Resolved |
| August 1, 1992 – August 31, 1992 | Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | — | Resolved |
Unaddressed no corrective action on record yetResolved addressed and confirmed by the state
Enforcement actions
- August 25, 2008State Compliance achieved5 linked violations
- August 25, 2008State Violation/Reminder Notice4 linked violations
- March 31, 2004State Formal Notice of Violation issued6 linked violations
- December 22, 2003State Public Notification received10 linked violations
- December 1, 2003State Violation/Reminder Notice112 linked violations
- September 18, 2003State Public Notification requested24 linked violations
- December 31, 2002State Public Notification requested38 linked violations
- September 27, 2001State Public Notification requested39 linked violations
- September 9, 1997State Formal Notice of Violation issued8 linked violations
- September 25, 1996State Formal Notice of Violation issued35 linked violations
Common questions
Is ALTO MOUNTAIN VILLAGE required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. ALTO MOUNTAIN VILLAGE 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 ALTO MOUNTAIN VILLAGE’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- ALTO MOUNTAIN VILLAGE’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does ALTO MOUNTAIN VILLAGE have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show 2 items for ALTO MOUNTAIN VILLAGE that are open and awaiting resolution. None are health-based violations — open items of this kind are most often monitoring or reporting requirements, not water-safety findings.
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
JEREMIAS, EDWARD
575-336-9900
ALTO, NM 88312