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Click HERE <\/a>for information about PFAS and New Mexico’s Public Drinking Water Systems and EPAs Final Regulatory Determination of a PFAS Drinking Water MCL<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Our mission is to preserve, protect and improve New Mexico\u2019s drinking water quality for present and future generations.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Contact List: Drinking Water Bureau Programs and Staff<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Contact List: Compliance & Enforcement Drinking Water Staff<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Drinking Water Bureau regulates public water systems in New Mexico. A public water system is any water system that serves at least 15 service connections or 25 individuals at least 60 days out of the year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We ensure public water systems provide drinking water that meets all regulations by overseeing:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Safe Drinking Water Act<\/a> and New Mexico drinking water regulation<\/a> compliance<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drinking Water Bureau Quality Management Plan (QMP)<\/a> – The QMP describes the quality system used by the Drinking Water Bureau for planning, implementing, documenting, and assessing the effectiveness of activities supporting environmental data operations and other environmental programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

U.S. EPA’s Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 5)<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our programs provide support for public water systems through: <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Public Water System Supervision (PWSS)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) for Sanitary Surveys of Public Water Systems<\/a> – All sanitary survey activities performed by NMED DWB staff or contractors are covered within this QAPP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Revised Total Coliform Rule (RTCR)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sustainable Water Infrastructure Group (SWIG)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Water and Wastewater Utility Operator<\/a> Certification<\/a> – testing, certificates, training<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Water Infrastructure Projects<\/a> – engineering review and funding;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Technical<\/a> Capacity Assessment and Planning <\/a> – assistance, optimization, training;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Managerial and Financia<\/a>l Capacity<\/a> – assistance, training<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Source Water Protection<\/a> – assessment, planning, special studies<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Capacity Development Program Triennial Report to the Governor (SFY21-SFY23) <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Water Conservation Fund<\/strong> (WCF)<\/strong> – Laboratory Certification<\/a> and Sample Collection<\/a> at public water systems<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) for Drinking Water Sampling at Public Water Systems<\/a> – All drinking water sampling activities performed by NMED DWB samplers and Public Water System certified operators are covered within this QAPP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Water Conservation Fund Annual Report for FY 2022<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Annual Contaminant List for Calendar Year 2023<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Water Conservation Fund Annual Report for FY 2023<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Annual Contaminant List for Calendar Year 2024<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Water Conservation Fund Annual Report for FY 2024<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Annual Contaminant List for Calendar Year 2025<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Water Conservation Fund Annual Report for FY 2025<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Annual Contaminant List for Calendar Year 2026<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find Public Water System Information here: <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Drinking Water Viewer<\/strong><\/a>-An updated version of Drinking Water Watch that provides access to public drinking water system information. Searches can be performed on single water systems or across multiple water systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drinking Water Watch<\/strong><\/a> – Searchable public drinking water system information. New to Drinking Water Watch? Check out our tutorials. <\/p>\n\n\n\n