Camino Real Regional Utility Authority

Sunland Park, NM
NM3502507
People Served
17.8K
Water Source
Groundwater
Counties
Dona Ana County
Data from
2023
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Contaminants Exceeding Limits

The following contaminants have exceeded the guideline limits at least once in the last year.

  • AR

    Arsenic

    Arsenic is a toxic element found in rocks and soil. It enters water through natural erosion and human activities like mining. Long-term exposure causes cancer and organ damage.

    17.000 ppb
    EPA limit 10.000 ppb
  • GR

    Gross Beta Particle Activity

    Gross Beta Particle Activity measures radioactivity from beta-emitting particles in water. Sources include nuclear facilities and certain minerals. It increases cancer risk.

    118.750 pci/l
    EPA limit 50.000 pci/l

Other Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been detected, but not exceeded the guideline limits in the last year.

Barium

Avg:0.060 ppm
Limit:2.000 ppm

Chromium

Avg:0.001 ppm
Limit:0.100 ppm

Combined Radium (-226 & -228)

Avg:0.040 pci/l
Limit:5.000 pci/l

Combined Uranium

Avg:18.000 ppb
Limit:30.000 ppb

Copper

Avg:0.150 ppm
Limit:1.300 ppm

Fluoride

Avg:1.550 ppm
Limit:4.000 ppm
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