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Water safe to use in some parts of New Mexico following quality issues - KVIA

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Water safe to use in some parts of New Mexico following quality issues - KVIA

Water safe to use in some parts of New Mexico following quality issues

Update: CRRUA officials told ABC-7 that all affected neighborhoods are cleared to use tap water, except for Valencia Park and Valle Valencia. They also recommended not to use water in the Santa Teresa Industrial Park area.

Officials said residents living in the two areas that have not yet been cleared, should continue to use bottled water.

SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) -- Camino Real Regional Utility Authority has provided an update Sunday morning, advising some subdivisions now have standard pH levels.

According to officials, the following areas are now allowed to consume and use the water in their homes:

- Mason Farms
- The Grove
- Bluffs

The following areas in Sunland Park and Santa Teresa, NM should continue to use alternative sources of water until further notice:

- Valencia Park
- Villa Valencia
- Edgemont
- Casas Lindas
- Tuscan Ridge

For a third day, CRRUA customers may pick up bottled water at the following location:

- The Sports Complex – 4700 McNutt Rd., Santa Teresa, NM
TIME 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

For questions or more information, please call CRRUA at 915-238-8742 or 575-649-9349

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