SUNLAND PARK, N.M (KFOX14/CBS4) — Camino Real Regional Utility Authority, the water provider for Sunland Park and Santa Teresa, has issued a precautionary boil water advisory for residents in the Casas Lindas subdivision and surrounding areas.
According to CRRUA, the boil water advisory was initially issued on Friday at 2 p.m. and is part of CRRUA’s new Proactive Safety Protocol, as it requires a precautionary boil water advisory whenever a system is depressurized for large-scale repairs.
While it is unclear when the boil water advisory will be lifted, the utility said no contamination has been detected and that the advisory will remain in effect until laboratory results confirm the water meets all NMED safety and quality standards.
“At CRRUA, we are prioritizing safety over convenience,” said Juan Crosby, CRRUA executive director. “While we understand the burden a boil notice places on a household, we are choosing to exercise extreme caution to ensure the absolute integrity of our community’s drinking water.”
CRRUA first posted the boil water advisory on their social media at 3:15 pm.
CRRUA said residents who experience low water pressure or a service outage are in the advisory area. The Utility also provided a map of the impacted area.
Camino Real utility issues precautionary boil water advisory for Casas Lindas area (Credit: CRRUA)
Residents under the advisory are advised to bring all water to a rolling boil for one minute and let it cool before using it for drinking, cooking, or personal hygiene.
The utility said the precaution applies to water used for drinking and cooking, brushing teeth and making ice, washing fruits and vegetables, preparing baby formula, and providing water for pets.
CRRUA said crews are still finalizing repairs and that once the work is finished and the system is fully pressurized, it will collect water samples and rush them to a certified New Mexico Environmental Department laboratory for quality testing.
CRRUA said it will notify residents when the advisory is lifted through its website, social media, and the City Connect app.
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