Boil Water Advisory Issued for Lower Valley Water Users

Friday, October 16, 2026 at 10:16 PM

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

The New Mexico Environment Department’s (NMED) Drinking Water Bureau is confirming that a “boil water advisory” is required for the Lower Valley Water Users Association Water System in San Juan County.

Lower Valley Water Users Association Water System was required to issue the advisory on October 16, 2026, after bacteriological contamination (E. coli) was confirmed in drinking water in the water system. 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.

• Drinking

• Making coffee, tea and other drinks

• Making ice

• Cooking

• Washing fruits and vegetables

• Using the water to feed a baby

• Brushing teeth

• Providing as drinking water for pets

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