Correo Water Association
EPA ID: NM3500332 · 201 people served · 6 ZIP codes
EPA compliance records for Correo Water Association show 119 unresolved violations — findings that remain open and are tracked at the federal level, covering a service territory of approximately 201 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 12 (2023) to 1 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Correo Water Association Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The Correo Water Association serves a community with a median household income of $38,873 and an estimated 9,947 residents across its service area. Approximately 71% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 100% 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?
Correo Water Association'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.
About 4% of homes in Cibola County, New Mexico rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Correo Water Association compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 69 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Lead and Copper Rule at 56 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 13 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in New Mexico
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
CORREO WATER ASSOCIATION (EPA ID: NM3500332) is a community water system in New Mexico that serves approximately 201 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 6 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: C (57/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| August 28, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| August 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 11, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| June 6, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| June 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| May 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 26, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| March 21, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| March 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| February 21, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| February 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| December 22, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| December 20, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 69 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 56 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 13 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 6 | No |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | Yes |
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 2 | Yes |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87026 | 0.0013 mg/L | No | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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ZIP Codes Served
- 87007 — Casa Blanca
- 87014 — Cubero
- 87026 — Laguna
- 87034 — Pueblo Of Acoma
- 87038 — New Laguna
- 87040 — Paguate
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Correo Water Association (NM3500332) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Correo Water Association water safe to drink?
Correo Water Association has recorded 3 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does Correo Water Association serve?
Correo Water Association serves approximately 201 people across 6 ZIP codes in New Mexico.
Where does Correo Water Association get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Water Source & Treatment
Where this water originates and how it's treated before reaching your tap.
Source: Correo Water Association Consumer Confidence Report.
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
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.
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.
Notable events and violations
This section summarizes events the utility chose to disclose in its most recent Consumer Confidence Report, plus any federal compliance violations the utility recorded against itself. Both lists are utility-authored — ZipCheckup does not audit, judge, or reorder them.
Federal compliance violations on record
These entries are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR violations section. EPA defines four broad violation categories: Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL), Treatment Technique (TT), Monitoring & Reporting (M&R), and Public Notification (PN).
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public notice2022-06-02
Public notice rule linked to violation
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MCL2023-06-29
Monitoring for Ground Water Rule triggered/additional, major
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treatment technique2023-02-24
Failure to address deficiency (Ground Water Rule)
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treatment technique2023-11-29
Failure to consult per Ground Water Rule
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monitoring · Total Coliform2023-07-29
Level 1 assessment, total coliform positive with no report
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monitoring · E. coli2023-06-29
Monitoring for Ground Water Rule triggered/additional, major
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monitoring · Total Coliform2024-01-01
Routine monitoring violation (major)
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monitoring2024-02-01
Routine monitoring violation (major)
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monitoring2024-03-01
Routine monitoring violation (major)
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monitoring2024-04-01
Routine monitoring violation (major)
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monitoring2024-05-01
Routine monitoring violation (major)
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monitoring2024-06-01
Routine monitoring violation (major)
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monitoring2024-07-01
Routine monitoring violation (major)
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monitoring2024-09-01
Routine monitoring violation (major)
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lead and copper rule2020-10-01
Follow-up or routine tap monitoring/reporting (Lead and Copper Rule)
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lead and copper rule2023-10-01
Follow-up or routine tap monitoring/reporting (Lead and Copper Rule)
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CCR adequacy/availability/content2021-10-01
Consumer confidence report adequacy, availability, or content violation
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CCR report2021-07-01
Consumer confidence report violation
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CCR adequacy/availability/content2022-10-01
Consumer confidence report adequacy, availability, or content violation
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CCR report2022-07-01
Consumer confidence report violation
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CCR adequacy/availability/content2023-10-01
Consumer confidence report adequacy, availability, or content violation
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CCR report2023-07-01
Consumer confidence report violation
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CCR adequacy/availability/content2024-10-01
Consumer confidence report adequacy, availability, or content violation
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CCR report2024-07-01
Consumer confidence report violation
Violations record from Correo Water Association Consumer Confidence Report.
ZipCheckup note: items above reflect what the utility published in its most recent CCR. Federal violation records are also tracked separately by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) — the SDWIS record is the authoritative federal source for any specific regulatory action.
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