Water System Report NM

Epcor Water New Mexico Inc., Edgewood

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

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Epcor Water New Mexico Inc., Edgewood (NM3500326): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. 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

C ยท 61
Avg Safety Score
6,795
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.011 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$263K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary - Grade C

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.

๐Ÿ’ง 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

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.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (61/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 3 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.011 mg/L No N/A

The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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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?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Epcor Water New Mexico Inc., Edgewood in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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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

Is water from Epcor Water New Mexico Inc., Edgewood safe to drink?
Epcor Water New Mexico Inc., Edgewood has a C safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
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.
Is there lead in Epcor Water New Mexico Inc., Edgewood's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.011 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Epcor Water New Mexico Inc., Edgewood Water Report, NM. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nm3500326/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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