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CRRUA passes 5th arsenic water sample test in a row
By Jocelyn Flores,
2024-05-24
EL PASO, Texas ( KTSM ) — The Camino Real Regional Utility Authority (CRRUA) said it has passed its arsenic water sample test for the fifth time in a row.
The utility provides water and wastewater service for the Santa Teresa and Sunland Park areas.
The tests result released by Eurofins Environment Testing, a water lab certified by the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED), show that the arsenic levels at three of the four CRRUA’s arsenic treatment facilities (ATF) are below the federal limit, according to the utility.
Table showing arsenic levels in CRRUA’s water facilities. Data courtesy of CRRUA
“In addition to CRRUA’s voluntary self-governance practice of twice monthly arsenic testing, NMED conducts its own quarterly testing,” read the press release.
NMED’s second quarter test results from water samples, which were taken April 3, show arsenic levels below the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) maximum contaminant level (MCL) of 10 parts per billion (ppb).
Sample Location (AFT)
Sample Result (ppb)
Arsenic MCL 10 (ppb)
Storage Tank #1 (Border Entry)
3.0
Below MCL
Industrial Park Arsenic (AFT)
7.0
Below MCL
Sunland Park Arsenic (AFT)
5.0
Below MCL
Santa Teresa Community
6.0
Below MCL
NMED testing results on April 3. Data courtesy of CRRUA
The utility has been under fire for water quality issues. Residents in the area have told KTSM that they have had issues for months and some even say years.
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