Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) in New Mexico Drinking Water
New Mexico has 2,786 public water systems. 2138 have recorded total trihalomethanes (tthm) violations.
Total Systems
2,786
With Violations
2,138
EPA MCL
0.08
Population Served
2.1M
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) in New Mexico: Key Facts
Total Water Systems
2,786
Systems with Violations
2,138
Lead Violations
22
Copper Violations
71
EPA Standard
0.08 mg/L
Water Systems with Violations in New Mexico
| System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|
| LOMA ESCONDIDA WATER ASSOCIATION | 89 | 1900 |
| CASSANDRA WATER SYSTEM | 34 | 1289 |
| LUMBERTON MDWCA | 223 | 1277 |
| LONGHORN ESTATES WATER SYSTEM | 264 | 1233 |
| WESTERN TERRACE | 76 | 1169 |
| BOSQUE DEL APACHE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFU | 60 | 1106 |
| SANTA CRUZ WATER ASSOCIATION | 394 | 1003 |
| CHEVRON MINING INC QUESTA MINE | 300 | 978 |
Health Effects of Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Exposure
Cancer risk
Long-term exposure increases bladder cancer risk
Reproductive effects
Some evidence of adverse pregnancy outcomes
Liver/kidney stress
High chronic exposure may stress liver and kidneys
Long-term exposure: increased risk of cancer (bladder). Some evidence of reproductive effects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there total trihalomethanes (tthm) in New Mexico water?
New Mexico has 2,786 public water systems. 2138 have recorded total trihalomethanes (tthm) violations based on EPA SDWIS data. If you are on a private well, your water is not covered by these regulations and should be tested independently.
How can I check my New Mexico water for total trihalomethanes (tthm)?
Search for your water system using the WaterCheck system lookup, or contact your utility and request a copy of your Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). The CCR is published annually and lists all detected contaminants, their levels, and the EPA MCLs. For private wells, contact a state-certified lab for independent testing.
What is the EPA limit for total trihalomethanes (tthm)?
The EPA Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) for total trihalomethanes (tthm) is 0.08 mg/L. Systems that exceed MCLs are required to notify customers and take corrective action.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at a Glance
Source
Byproduct of drinking water chlorination; reaction of chlorine with organic matter
How to Filter Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM)
- +Activated carbon filters reduce TTHMs effectively
- +Reverse osmosis also removes TTHMs
- +Letting water sit uncovered may reduce some volatile TTHMs