Lordsburg, New Mexico, USA
Lordsburg, New Mexico, USAWater Treatment Improvements in Lordsburg, New Mexico
Project Status: Completed

General Information
Sector
Water
Sponsor
City of Lordsburg
Benefited population
3,379
Certification date
March 27,2007
Financing
Project cost
US $2.0 millon
NADBank Funds
US $700,000 - BEIF grant
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Background
The water supply existing in the City of Lordsburg had fluoride levels that exceeds the Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) of 4 mg/L; a primary water quality standard. The October 2004 water quality results measured a concentration of 5.02 mg/L of Fluoride at the Entry Point (Well No.1, Well No.2, SP Well) and 12.52 mg/L of Fluoride at the Smith Well. The project was selected for funding based on a publication describing high incidence rates of fluorosis and skeletal fluorosis documented in the community. The implementation of the Water Treatment Improvements will provide benefits including the reduction of fluoride in the city's water, improve the water treatment system, comply with the regulatory requirements, and improve the health of the community.
Description
The purpose of the project was to improve water quality through the implementation of an activated alumina treatment system, which contributes to the reduction of the risk of waterborne diseases associated with high levels of fluoride.
Benefits
The project consists of improvements to the drinking water treatment system to reduce fluoride concentrations from water for the community of Lordsburg, New Mexico.