SAN JUAN COUNTY, N.M. — Health officials are urging residents who rely on private well water to take precautions following recent flooding that impacted communities across northwest New Mexico.
Officials warn that wells submerged by floodwaters or located near flooded areas may be contaminated and could pose health risks if the water is consumed without proper testing.
Until water quality can be verified, residents are advised to use bottled water, disinfected water, or water that has been brought to a rolling boil for at least one minute for drinking, cooking, and food preparation.
To assist residents, free well water testing is being offered in Bloomfield and Aztec.
Water Testing Locations and Times
Bloomfield Public Library
- Sample kit pickup and drop-off
- 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Aztec City Hall
- Thursday, Nov. 5: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. (kit pickup only)
- Friday, Nov. 6: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (kit pickup)
- Friday, Nov. 6: 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (kit drop-off)
Officials say test results will help determine whether water is safe to drink, should be boiled before use, or is unsafe for consumption.
The testing effort comes as communities across San Juan County continue recovering from historic flooding that damaged homes, roads, utility infrastructure, and water systems.
