Sunland Park, Santa Teresa residents still impacted by water quality issues; officials continue to warn against use - KVIA
Some Gadsden ISD campuses transition to remote learning amid water quality issues in Sunland Park, Santa Teresa - KVIA
Some Gadsden ISD campuses transition to remote learning amid water quality issues in Sunland Park, Santa Teresa
Update: The Gadsden Independent School District announced Saturday that some of its campuses will transition to remote learning due to the water quality concerns. Read the full letter below:
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) -- Officials with the Camino Real Regional Utility Authority provided an update on the quality of the water in Sunland Park and Santa Teresa Saturday, after an issue at the arsenic treatment plant earlier this week led to elevated levels of sulfuric acid, which raised pH levels.
"While the pH levels are dropping, we are still advising residents in the affected areas to NOT to use the water coming out of the faucets for drinking, washing dishes, or bathing," CRRUA officials said in a release.
The affected areas are Valencia Park, Villa Valencia, Mason Farms, The Grove, Edgemont, Casas Lindas, Bluffs, and Tuscan Ridge.
CRRUA customers have the opportunity to pick up free bottled water Saturday at The Sports Complex located at 4700 McNutt Rd. in Santa Teresa between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.
CRRUA said they are continuing to monitor pH levels in their water, and will provide frequent updates. You can count on ABC-7 to bring you any developments on air and online.
For more information, customers can call CRRUA at 915-238-8742 or 575-649-9349.
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