Artesia Rural Water Cooperative

Artesia, NM
NM3530608
People Served
1.9K
Water Source
Groundwater
Counties
Eddy 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.

  • TH

    Thallium

    Thallium is a toxic metal from electronics production and coal burning. It enters water through industrial waste. Even small amounts can damage nerves and organs.

    27.000 ppb
    EPA limit 2.000 ppb

Other Contaminants Detected

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

Barium

Avg:0.022 ppm
Limit:2.000 ppm

Combined Chlorine

Avg:0.400 ppm
Limit:-

Combined Radium (-226 & -228)

Avg:0.300 pci/l
Limit:5.000 pci/l

Combined Uranium

Avg:1.000 ppb
Limit:30.000 ppb

Fluoride

Avg:0.990 ppm
Limit:4.000 ppm

Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon & U

Avg:3.300 pci/l
Limit:-
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