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Bloomfield, NM Tap Water Quality 2026

Water quality report for Bloomfield, NM — PFAS, lead and copper results, violation history and state inspection findings from EPA SDWIS.

A look at Bloomfield's drinking water using EPA enforcement records: violations, lead and copper results, PFAS sampling and state inspection findings.

Main Utility: Bloomfield Water Supply System PWSID: NM3510124 Updated: 2026 Q2
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No federal limits exceeded on record

Lead is 2.00 ppb, 13% of the action level and no violations are open. No PFAS was detected.

C

Bloomfield earns a C for water quality

Graded on violations, lead, and PFAS, with state inspection findings.

Lead: 2.00 ppb — 13% of the federal action level
PFAS tested, none detected
28 violations since 2015, 20 health-based
No violations currently open
Bloomfield's lead level vs. all New Mexico community water systems
0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb
Lead level: 2.00 ppb — 13% of the federal action level
✓ Lower lead than 50% of New Mexico utilities
Population Served
7344
~3200 connections
Water Source
Surface water
Drawn from surface water — SDWIS source code SW
Active Violations
0
28 since 2015, all resolved

Lead & Copper Testing

Lead (Pb)
90th percentile of tap samples collected across the distribution system
13% of EPA action level
2.00 ppb
Action level: 15 ppb
The 90th-percentile lead result is 2.00 ppb, 13% of the 15 ppb federal action level. The action level is a treatment trigger, not a legal maximum, and it is measured across sampled taps rather than at any single home.

Contaminant Violations (2015–Present)

ContaminantTypeMeasuredLimitPeriodStatus
Surface Water Treatment Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — — 2023 Resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — — 2023 Resolved
Asbestos MONITORING AND REPORTING — 7 MFL 2020–2022 Resolved
CARBON, TOTAL TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — TT 2018 Resolved
Public Notice OTHER — — 2018 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.086 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2018 Resolved
CARBON, TOTAL TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — TT 2018 Resolved
Public Notice OTHER — — 2017 Resolved
Public Notice OTHER — — 2017 Resolved
CARBON, TOTAL TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — TT 2017 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.085 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2017 Resolved
Public Notice OTHER — — 2017 Resolved
CARBON, TOTAL TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — TT 2017 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.087 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2017 Resolved
CARBON, TOTAL TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — TT 2017 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.093 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2017 Resolved
CARBON, TOTAL TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — TT 2017 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.081 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2017 Resolved
CARBON, TOTAL TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — TT 2016 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.084 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2016 Resolved
CARBON, TOTAL TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — TT 2016 Resolved
CARBON, TOTAL TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — TT 2016 Resolved
CARBON, TOTAL TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — TT 2016 Resolved
CARBON, TOTAL TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — TT 2015 Resolved
CARBON, TOTAL TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — TT 2015 Resolved
Public Notice OTHER — — 2015 Resolved
CARBON, TOTAL TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — TT 2015 Resolved
CARBON, TOTAL TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — TT 2015 Resolved
Understanding violation types MCL violations mean a contaminant exceeded the federal maximum limit — the most serious type.
TT (Treatment Technique) violations mean required treatment procedures weren't followed, but don't necessarily mean contamination occurred.

Violation History

28 violations are on record since 2015, of which 20 were health-based. All have been resolved and none remain open.

About the Main Water System

Utility Bloomfield Water Supply System
PWSID NM3510124
Water source Surface water — Drawn from surface water — SDWIS source code SW
Population served 7,344
Service connections 3,200
Systems serving this area 1
Regulator State primacy agency
Data through 2026 Q2 — EPA SDWIS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bloomfield tap water safe to drink? ▼
No federal limit is exceeded on record. No violations are currently open. Lead is 2.00 ppb, 13% of the action level.
Does Bloomfield water have PFAS? ▼
It was tested for the six regulated PFAS compounds and none were detected.
Who supplies water to Bloomfield? ▼
Bloomfield Water Supply System (PWSID NM3510124). Surface water. Drawn from surface water — SDWIS source code SW
When was this system last inspected? ▼
It was last inspected on 2023-07-11. Inspectors recorded 5 significant deficiencies.

What Should Bloomfield Residents Do?

1
Read your annual water report
Your supplier publishes a Consumer Confidence Report each July covering the prior year.
2
Check for a lead service line
Lead reaches tap water mainly through service lines and household plumbing. Suppliers now publish an inventory identifying lead lines.
3
Flush before drinking
If water has sat in pipes more than six hours, run the cold tap for two minutes before drinking or cooking.

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