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Laws and Regulations

Compliance

​As a public entity, Eldorado Area Water & Sanitation District must comply with many laws and regulations governing the administration and management of the District -- regulations concerning such aspects as open meetings, finance, procurement, elections, management of information, etc.

As a utility providing drinking water, EAWSD must comply with other Federal, State, and County laws and regulations that protect the safety of our water and protect our environment.

Furthermore, EAWSD was established under the New Mexico Water and Sanitation District Act and is required to comply with the conditions of that act.

​EAWSD has developed policies and procedures to direct compliance with these regulations and to assure fair treatment of area residents.  Furthermore, the District has been working to maintain good working relationships with other related government agencies.

Some of the Laws and Regulations Governing EAWSD include:

​Administration, Management, Finance

New Mexico Constitution  [includes antidonation clause]

​Utility Management

​Environment