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Epcor Water New Mexico Inc Clovis

Clovis, New Mexico 88101 - drinking water served from groundwater sources to 41,066 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

41,066
People served
51
EPA violations
4
Health-based
1 PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 51 drinking-water violations at Epcor Water New Mexico Inc Clovis, 8% of them health-based - below the New Mexico per-system average, and UCMR5 testing detected 1 PFAS compound.

51
Total EPA violations on record
8%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
41,066
People served by this system
1
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: Epcor Water New Mexico Inc Clovis

Epcor Water New Mexico Inc Clovis is a private-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 41,066 residents in Clovis, New Mexico (Curry County) through 15,917 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 51 total violations for this system , of which 4 (8%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 23 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2023.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Public Notice, recorded in 12 violations (Other). Under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program, 1 PFAS compound was detected in samples collected from this system, with a maximum reported concentration of 4.3 ppt (parts per trillion). PFAS are persistent synthetic chemicals linked to health effects at very low exposure levels.

Across New Mexico, EPA tracks 1,037 public water systems serving 2,027,497 people, with 154,522 cumulative violations and 38,650 health-based violations on record. About 97% of systems in the state carry at least one violation, and state-wide the average per system is 149 violations. Statewide, 70 of 72 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (97.2%).

Epcor Water New Mexico Inc Clovis's 51 violations sit below the New Mexico average.

All figures above are sourced directly from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 public data releases and are updated as EPA publishes new reporting cycles.

PFAS Detected

1 PFAS "forever chemicals" detected in testing under EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program.

Population Served
41,066
Total Violations
51
Health-Based Violations
4
Water Source
Groundwater

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Private
Connections
15,917
County
Curry
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
4
Monitoring Violations
23
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Public Notice Other 12 2023
Consumer Confidence Rule Other 8 2017
Nitrate-Nitrite MR 8 2005
Revised Total Coliform Rule MON 4 2021
Fluoride MCL 4 2001
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 3 2015
TTHM MR 3 2015
Chlorine MR 3 2021
Asbestos MR 2 2002

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 1 of 464 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
NMeFOSAA 4/27/2023 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 4/27/2023 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 4/27/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 4/27/2023 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 4/27/2023 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 4/27/2023 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 4/27/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 4/27/2023 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 4/27/2023 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 4/27/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 4/27/2023 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 4/27/2023 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 4/27/2023 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 4/27/2023 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 4/27/2023 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 4/27/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 4/27/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 4/27/2023 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 4/27/2023 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 4/27/2023 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 4/27/2023 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 4/27/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 4/27/2023 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 4/27/2023 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 4/27/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 4/27/2023 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 4/27/2023 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 4/27/2023 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 4/27/2023 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 4/27/2023 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 4/27/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 4/27/2023 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 4/19/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 4/19/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 4/19/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 4/19/2023 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 4/19/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 4/19/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 4/19/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 4/19/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 4/19/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 4/19/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 4/19/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 4/19/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 4/19/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 4/19/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 4/19/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 4/19/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 4/19/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 4/19/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected

Verify This Water System

The figures above are aggregated from EPA's public databases. To verify the underlying records, or to file a complaint, request a Consumer Confidence Report, or check current monitoring status, go directly to the federal and state regulators that enforce the Safe Drinking Water Act for Epcor Water New Mexico Inc Clovis.

Federal Source of Truth

EPA SDWIS, Federal Reports

EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) holds the federal compliance record for every regulated public water system. Open the system-level report by PWS ID:

View PWS ID NM3527305 on SDWIS

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Reports Search

State Regulator

New Mexico Drinking Water Authority

New Mexico's primacy agency administers the Safe Drinking Water Act locally. Search EPA SDWIS for the current state contact, or use the state's public health or environment department portal.

Find NM regulator via EPA SDWIS

Violation Timeline

Each row links to the EPA SDWIS public record for verification. Cross-reference the contaminant code on EPA's federal report to see violation dates, return-to-compliance status, and enforcement actions.

Year (latest) Contaminant Category Count EPA Record
2023 Public Notice Other 12 SDWIS / NM3527305 / 7500
2021 Revised Total Coliform Rule MON 4 SDWIS / NM3527305 / 8000
2021 Chlorine MR 3 SDWIS / NM3527305 / 0999
2017 Consumer Confidence Rule Other 8 SDWIS / NM3527305 / 7000
2015 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 3 SDWIS / NM3527305 / 2456
2015 TTHM MR 3 SDWIS / NM3527305 / 2950
2005 Nitrate-Nitrite MR 8 SDWIS / NM3527305 / 1038
2002 Asbestos MR 2 SDWIS / NM3527305 / 1094
2001 Fluoride MCL 4 SDWIS / NM3527305 / 1025

How Epcor Water New Mexico Inc Clovis Compares

Cross-reference this system's record against state averages and the federal MCL framework for context.

Metric Epcor Water New Mexico Inc Clovis New Mexico avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 51 149 SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 4 37.3 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection 1 compound 97.2% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 41,066 1,955 Sizing context for compliance burden

Sources: EPA SDWIS and EPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141). State averages computed across 1,037 regulated public water systems in New Mexico.

Federal MCL reference, Safe Drinking Water Act thresholds ▼
Contaminant Federal MCL / Action Level Note
Lead 0 mg/L (Action Level: 0.015 mg/L) Lead and Copper Rule treatment technique
Arsenic 0.010 mg/L (10 ppb) Health-based MCL since 2006
Total Coliform Treatment technique (RTCR) Indicator organism, monitoring trigger
PFOA / PFOS (PFAS) 4.0 ppt each (final 2024 rule) Compliance deadline 2029 (EPA proposed extending to 2031, not yet final as of May 2026)
Nitrate (as N) 10 mg/L Acute health risk for infants

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Epcor Water New Mexico Inc Clovis water safe to drink? ▼
Epcor Water New Mexico Inc Clovis (PWS ID: NM3527305) has 51 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. PFAS contamination has been detected in UCMR5 testing, with 1 PFAS compound found. This system serves 41,066 people using Groundwater sources.
How many people does Epcor Water New Mexico Inc Clovis serve? ▼
Epcor Water New Mexico Inc Clovis serves 41,066 people in Clovis, New Mexico. It is a Private-owned system using Groundwater water sources with 15,917 service connections.
What type of violations does Epcor Water New Mexico Inc Clovis have? ▼
Epcor Water New Mexico Inc Clovis has 51 total violations: 4 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 23 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in Epcor Water New Mexico Inc Clovis water? ▼
Yes. UCMR5 testing detected 1 PFAS compound in Epcor Water New Mexico Inc Clovis's water supply: PFBS. PFAS are persistent "forever chemicals" that do not break down in the environment.
What water source does Epcor Water New Mexico Inc Clovis use? ▼
Epcor Water New Mexico Inc Clovis uses Groundwater as its primary water source. It is classified as a Community Water System (CWS), serving residential populations year-round.
Where does this data come from? ▼
All data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and the UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program. SDWIS tracks compliance for all public water systems regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Data Sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), Q4 2025. PFAS data from EPA UCMR5 monitoring program (2023-2025). This data is provided for informational purposes only.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Data sourced from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 PFAS monitoring data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainWater Editorial

Every figure on PlainWater is rendered directly from EPA SDWIS drinking-water data, no number is typed in by an editor. This system's figures are rendered directly from EPA SDWIS data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.