The Camino Real Regional Utility Authority (CRRUA) passed its monthly operational control arsenic tests for February 2026, as verified by an independent laboratory. CRRUA provides water and wastewater services to Sunland Park and Santa Teresa, NM.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Maximum Contaminate Level (MCL) for arsenic is 10 parts per billion (ppb).

UPDATE: SERVICE IS RESTORED

Water service will be temporarily shut off in the Area of Aspen Drive and Birch Drive for a water line repair Adjacent areas may also be impacted. Residents should expect low pressure to no pressure during this time. Updates will be shared as more information becomes available. 

Students and instructors from the Dona Ana Community College (DACC) Water Technology Program toured the Camino Real Regional Utility Authority’s (CRRUA) Santa Teresa Industrial Arsenic Treatment Facility (ATF) on Feb. 26, 2026, as part of a growing student internship program between DACC and CRRUA.

CRRUA provides water and wastewater services to Sunland Park and Santa Teresa, NM and operates four ATFs.

Water service is restored. Customers may notice discoloration due to naturally occurring minerals in the distribution system. CRRUA recommends waiting for the water to become clear before washing laundry. The discoloration should disappear within 24 hours. If it does not, customers should run cold water for several minutes.

On Feb. 11, 2026, the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) announced a $189,000 settlement with the Camino Real Regional Utility Authority (CRRUA) for notices of violations (NOV) NMED issued between March of 2020 and January 2024.

Hello! This includes CRRUA offices. Payments can be made online at CRRUA.org. and by phone at 1-844-855-0090 Thank you.

The Camino Real Regional Utility Authority (CRRUA) offices will be closed on February 16 in observance of Presidents Day.      
Residents can still make payments online at CRRUA.org or by phone at 844‑855‑0090.

Water service has been restored on Second Street following earlier hydrant repairs.

Customers in the area may experience temporary air in the lines or minor discoloration. Running cold water for several minutes is recommended until the water clears.

We appreciate the community’s patience while this work was completed.

Water service is currently shut down on Second Street to allow crews to complete hydrant repairs.

Results of first quarter 2026 (January - March) arsenic tests conducted by the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) Drinking Water Bureau (DWB) show that all four arsenic treatment facilities (ATF) operated by the Camino Real Regional Utility Authority (CRRUA) remain NMED compliant based on the department’s Running Annual Average (RAA.)

Tests results from samples the NMED DWB took on Jan. 21, 2026, show that water treated at all four ATFs are below the federal Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) of 10 parts per billion (ppb).