Desert Aire Mdw and Swa
EPA ID: NM3500507 · 759 people served · 1 ZIP code
With a five-year violation-free history, Desert Aire Mdw and Swa delivers safe water to 759 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Desert Aire Mdw and Swa Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Desert Aire Mdw and Swa serves a community with a median household income of $46,102 and an estimated 18,334 residents across its service area.
Environmental Justice Note: 66% 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?
Desert Aire Mdw and Swa'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 2% of homes in Doña Ana County, New Mexico rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
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
Desert Aire Mdw and Swa (EPA ID: NM3500507) is a community water system in New Mexico that serves approximately 759 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 88081 in Chaparral.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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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.
- 88081 — Chaparral
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Desert Aire Mdw and Swa (NM3500507) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Desert Aire Mdw and Swa water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Desert Aire Mdw and Swa has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Desert Aire Mdw and Swa serve?
Desert Aire Mdw and Swa serves approximately 759 people across 1 ZIP code in New Mexico.
Where does Desert Aire Mdw and Swa get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.