Water System Report NM

Tijeras (village Of)

EPA ID: NM3500601 · 541 people served · 2 ZIP codes

From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, Tijeras (village Of) has logged zero violations — no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 541 people in its service area, a record that stands up well against both state and national benchmarks.

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

541
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$293K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 4 (2023) to 12 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Tijeras (village Of) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$80,974
Median Household Income
24,488
Service Area Population
32%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
34%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Tijeras (village Of) serves a community with a median household income of $80,974 and an estimated 24,488 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 32% 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

Tijeras (village Of)'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
25th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
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

29 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
42 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 41% 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 $1,200
Flood Insurance $600
Water Filtration $450
Total Estimated Cost $2,250

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

Tijeras (village Of) (EPA ID: NM3500601) is a community water system in New Mexico that serves approximately 541 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 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 Tijeras (village Of) (NM3500601) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tijeras (village Of) water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Tijeras (village Of) has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Tijeras (village Of) serve?

Tijeras (village Of) serves approximately 541 people across 2 ZIP codes in New Mexico.

Where does Tijeras (village Of) get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Tijeras (village Of) meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Tijeras (village Of) serve?
Tijeras (village Of) serves approximately 541 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Tijeras (village Of)'s water source?
Tijeras (village Of) draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Tijeras (village Of)'s service area?
The Tijeras (village Of) service area has a median household income of $80,974. EPA EJScreen data classifies 32% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Tijeras (village Of) get its water?
Tijeras (village Of)'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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