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A “boil water advisory” was issued on May 10, 2023, to residents of the Chama Water System in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, after turbidity levels were detected above the required standards. The Chama Water System supplies public water to approximately 1,573 users.
Elevated turbidity levels can interfere with disinfection and provide a medium for microbial growth. Also, turbidity may indicate the presence of disease-causing organisms, including bacteria, viruses, and parasites, causing potential nausea, cramps, diarrhea, and headaches.