State Delivers Emergency Drinking Water to Mora County

Fears ratchet up over heavy metal contamination in Mora County wells

State officials urged private well owners to get their own testing, and said municipal water systems aren't affected.

State delivers emergency drinking water to Mora County

SANTA FE, N.M. – The state is providing emergency drinking water to Mora County, after a study showed private wells had unsafe metal levels. The New Mexico Environment Department and Department of Health reported that antimony, arsenic, and uranium levels exceed EPA limits. Municipal water systems are said to remain safe. Residents can pick up water at the Mora County Courthouse from Monday to Sunday. State health leaders say the water can be us…