Zuni Utility Department

"We, as one people drinking from the cup of life, shall preserve our existence with health, dignity, respect, and harmony that will be as pure and beautiful as the water that flows above and below our Mother Earth." The Zuni Utility Department employs professional staff who are dedicated to operating and maintaining the water source, treatment, and distribution 24/7, ensuring compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act, and providing quality customer service. The Zuni Utility Department is only responsible for plumbing assistance with water and sewer lines within five feet of the home – our plumbers are not authorized to perform work within the interior of the home.

Why do we pay for water?

Zuni Utility department is responsible for the provision of safe and adequate water for a fee to homes, business establishments, and public institutions connected to the community water systems.
It cost to:
  • Drill and maintain Wells and Pumps
  • Water Treatment to kill harmful bacteria
  • Provide and maintain tanks for proper water storage
  • Provide and maintain lines to deliver safe water to your home
  • Manage water utility
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Water Quality Reports
Zuni Water System 2023 Water Quality Report
Water Rates
Our team has extensive experience in landscape design, and we have completed many projects of varying complexity.
Water Conservation Tips
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Mission Statement

The Zuni Utility Department defines its mission as a commitment to plan and implement adequate sanitation facilities to enhance the daily lives of the Zuni people and deliver quality service and operations to ensure the well-being and good health of present and future generations residing on the Zuni Indian Reservation.
Address
183 Route 301 South P.O. Box 339 Zuni, NM 87327
Contact Us
Our Hours
Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. Closed on Federal and Tribal Holidays
For all emergencies after hours and on weekends call (505) 782-4493

Meet the Staff

Vacant
Program Manager
Deede Wallace
Administrative Assistant IV
Vacant
Inventory Clerk
Imani Dewa
Administrative Assistant I
Eli Abeita
Water Resource Lead / CDL Driver
Brady Bradley
Water Resource Operator II / CDL Driver
Travis Laate
Water Resource Operator I / CDL Driver
Shawn Leekya
Water Resource Laborer
Arvon Awelagte
Water Resource Laborer
Vacant
Meter Reader