Water System Report NM

Epcor Water New Mexico Inc., Edgewood

EPA ID: NM3500326 · 6,795 people served · 3 ZIP codes

EPA monitoring data for Epcor Water New Mexico Inc., Edgewood shows an unblemished five-year compliance history — no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 6,795 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

6,795
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$263K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2021) to 6 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Epcor Water New Mexico Inc., Edgewood Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$72,681
Median Household Income
26,489
Service Area Population
54%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
36%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Epcor Water New Mexico Inc., Edgewood serves a community with a median household income of $72,681 and an estimated 26,489 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 54% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Epcor Water New Mexico Inc., Edgewood's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
17th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Santa Fe County, New Mexico rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

34 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
36 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 49% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $933
Flood Insurance $800
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,033

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

System Overview

Epcor Water New Mexico Inc., Edgewood (EPA ID: NM3500326) is a community water system in New Mexico that serves approximately 6,795 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by NM or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Epcor Water New Mexico Inc., Edgewood (NM3500326) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Epcor Water New Mexico Inc., Edgewood water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Epcor Water New Mexico Inc., Edgewood has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Epcor Water New Mexico Inc., Edgewood serve?

Epcor Water New Mexico Inc., Edgewood serves approximately 6,795 people across 3 ZIP codes in New Mexico.

Where does Epcor Water New Mexico Inc., Edgewood get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
149

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
579
Unknown Material
2,650
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 6,795
Reported to New Mexico

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Epcor Water New Mexico Inc., Edgewood meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Epcor Water New Mexico Inc., Edgewood serve?
Epcor Water New Mexico Inc., Edgewood serves approximately 6,795 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Epcor Water New Mexico Inc., Edgewood's water source?
Epcor Water New Mexico Inc., Edgewood draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Epcor Water New Mexico Inc., Edgewood's service area?
The Epcor Water New Mexico Inc., Edgewood service area has a median household income of $72,681. EPA EJScreen data classifies 54% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Epcor Water New Mexico Inc., Edgewood get its water?
Epcor Water New Mexico Inc., Edgewood's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
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