Lordsburg 2025 Water Report Finds One Contaminant Above EPA Limits

One contaminant in Lordsburg's public water supply exceeded federal limits in 2025, according to the Consumer Confidence Report the city's Water and Wastewater Department posted March 26.

The annual report, required under the Safe Drinking Water Act, covers the full calendar year of monitoring data. Of more than 80 contaminants the city tested for, 11 were detected. The report states it plainly: "We only detected 11 of those contaminants and found only 1 at a level higher than the EPA allows."

Lordsburg draws its public supply from three groundwater wells situated in the city's ground basin northeast of town. The New Mexico Environment Department's Drinking Water Bureau completed a source water assessment and susceptibility analysis for the system and rated most of the system at a moderate susceptibility level, finding the wells generally well-maintained and protected.

Despite that favorable baseline, the report acknowledges a past temporary exceedance of drinking-water standards and directs readers to the document's Violations section for specifics. The general summary does not name the contaminant that exceeded the standard; residents seeking that detail should review the full contaminant table and the Violations section of the PDF, available on the city's website, or call Lordsburg City Hall at 575-542-3421 to request a paper copy or an explanation.

Under federal rules, a single exceedance typically requires follow-up sampling, potential corrective action, and formal public notification. The report advises that certain groups, including infants, elderly individuals, and immunocompromised people, should consult a healthcare provider about their specific risk. Standard EPA and CDC guidance on reducing exposure to microbial contaminants is also included.

Residents who want to know whether a boil-water notice was issued at the time of the exceedance, what corrective steps followed, and whether subsequent sampling returned to compliance can direct those questions to the Water and Wastewater Department through City Hall. The 2025 report fulfills the city's federal and state disclosure obligations under the Safe Drinking Water Act.