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Dairies & Human Health Water
Water Quality - Help
August 1, 2002
Citizens have expressed some health concerns about living near dairies, especially regarding water quality, air quality, and odor problems.
Drought
Water Quality - Help
July 1, 2002
The system operators should have a plan for securing an emergency water supply if you are on a public water system. Community water consumers are encouraged to participate in the decision-making process for their community’s drought emergency preparedness.
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.