Water Quality
Publications
Bacterial Contamination
Water Quality - Help
August 1, 2003
Bacteria are living organisms that are too small to see without a microscope. They are present all around us in air, soil, and water. Some types of bacteria can get into drinking water and make people sick.
Lead in Drinking Water
Water Quality - Help
June 1, 2002
The Safe Drinking Water Act sets an action level of 15 or less ppb (parts per billion) of lead in drinking water at consumers homes. Drinking water in New Mexico does not naturally contain lead, but lead can get into the water, if lead leaches out of any lead-containing components in the plumbing.