The advisory only applies to the 8683 users served by the Lower Valley Water Users Association Water System and did not extend to any of the other surrounding water systems or communities. New Mexico Drinking Water Regulations require Lower Valley Water Users Association Water to notify their water system consumers of this finding as soon as practical but no later than 24 hours after the system is notified of the confirmation of the violation.
From the New Mexico Environment Department
Friday, October 16, 2026…