Portales Water System

We are thrilled to offer this yr's Annual Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report) as required via the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). This file is designed to provide information about where in your water comes from, what it incorporates, and how it compares to requirements set via regulatory companies. This document is an image of last yr's water best. We are devoted to presenting you with records because informed clients are our exceptional allies. Do I need to take special precautions? Some humans can be greater at risk of contaminants in ingesting water than the overall populace. Immuno-compromised humans including folks with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, folks who've passed through organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system problems, a few aged, and infants can be specifically at chance from infections. These human beings ought to are searching for advice about drinking water from their fitness care carriers. EPA/Centers for Disease Control (CDC) pointers on a suitable approach to lessen the risk of contamination via Cryptosporidium and different microbial contaminants are to be had from the Safe Water Drinking Hotline (800-426-4791). Where does my water come from? Your water comes from the Ogallala Aquifer from 48 wells inside the Sand Hill and Blackwater Draw Wellfields. Source water evaluation and its availability The Portales Water System is well maintained and operated, and assets of ingesting water are normally included from potential assets of contamination based on properly creation, hydrogeologic settings, and system operations and management. In April 2003 the New Mexico Environment Department - Drinking Water Bureau issued a Source Water Assessment & Protection Program (SWAPP) file for the Portales Water System. Findings of the SWAPP report suggest that the source susceptibility rank of the entire water system is Moderate. Please contact the Portales Water System to discuss the findings of the SWAPP file or to request a copy.

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