Water Contamination Assistance:
Funding is available to those impacted by the following disasters:
- DR4652 - Colfax, Lincoln, San Miguel, Mora and Valencia Counties in 2022 (Hermit’s Peak)
- DR4795 - Lincoln, Otero, Rio Arriba and San Juan Counties and Mescalero Apache in 2024
- DR4843 - Chaves County in 2024
Individuals who experienced water contamination issues in Mora County and throughout the Hermit’s Peak burn scar because of the fire or in Chavez County because of the floods may be eligible to apply for funding to make repairs or install a treatment system. This funding is managed by the USDA Rural Development Single Family Housing Disaster Grant program and you must meet certain income requirements which have been recently raised. It is separate from the Hermit’s Peak claims process.
To apply:
If you already have an NMED water test that shows a primary MCL exceedance you can apply directly to USDA Rural Development New Mexico at 505-761-4950 or www.rd.usda.gov/nm.
Note: Please know that you may also contact NMED for assistance in finding information on the best type of repairs to make or filtration systems to purchase with any funding you receive.
You may contact the New Mexico Environment Department to have your water tested. You must demonstrate that the contamination occurred at your specific property. Call 505-454-2801 or visit the NMED Las Vegas Office at 2538 Ridgerunner Road, Las Vegas, NM 87701.
