EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Camino Real Regional Utility Authority said “discolored water” that some customers experienced two weekends ago was caused by a backup well that disturbed sediment desposits in waterlines.
That, in turn, caused a temporary discolaration on the weekend of Feb. 22-23, the utility said.
The area that was impacted was the southern section of Sunland Park, from Meadow Vista Boulevard to Futurity Drive.
“During ongoing well repairs, CRRUA operational staff activated a backup well that disturbed naturally occurring sediment deposits in the waterlines causing temporary discoloration,” the utility said in a news release.
The utility said that “while discolored water is neither aesthetically pleasing or desirable for any utility, the safety of the drinking water was never compromised,” CRRUA said.
CRRUA said it received 11 customer calls about discolored water.
When staff responded to the situation, the water had already cleared.
“CRRUA took all the necessary precautionary measures and verified water quality through independent testing to ensure public safety,” CRRUA Executive Director Juan Crosby said.
As of December 2024, CRRUA is 91.3% compliant in correcting deficiencies identified by New Mexico Environment Department in its 2023 survey of CRRUA. Of the 58 deficiencies NMED identified, CRRUA has corrected 53, the utility said.
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