Historical Compliance Records NM 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Oakland Heights Homeowners Association

EPA ID: NM3500801 ยท 26 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Oakland Heights Homeowners Association (NM3500801): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. While 4 violations did appear in Oakland Heights Homeowners Association's five-year monitoring record, none remain unresolved - the utility has returned to full compliance and continues to serve approximately 26 residents under all current EPA drinking water standards.

Data: EPA SDWIS

26
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
4
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Max Lead Level
2
Contaminants Flagged
$614K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Oakland Heights Homeowners Association Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$161,299
Median Household Income
18,776
Service Area Population
35%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
22%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Oakland Heights Homeowners Association serves a community with a median household income of $161,299 and an estimated 18,776 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 35% 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

Oakland Heights Homeowners 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

32 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
38 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 46% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Oakland Heights Homeowners Association compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,200

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,200 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Oakland Heights Homeowners Association (EPA ID: NM3500801) is a community water system in New Mexico that serves approximately 26 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 87122 in Albuquerque.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 4 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 2 No

Lead & Copper

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

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

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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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 Oakland Heights Homeowners Association (NM3500801) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oakland Heights Homeowners Association water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Oakland Heights Homeowners Association; its 4 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Oakland Heights Homeowners Association serve?

Oakland Heights Homeowners Association serves approximately 26 people across 1 ZIP code in New Mexico.

Where does Oakland Heights Homeowners Association get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Oakland Heights Homeowners Association's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 2 DBP Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Oakland Heights Homeowners Association serve?
Oakland Heights Homeowners Association serves approximately 26 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Oakland Heights Homeowners Association's water source?
Oakland Heights Homeowners Association draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Oakland Heights Homeowners Association's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.001 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Oakland Heights Homeowners Association's service area?
The Oakland Heights Homeowners Association service area has a median household income of $161,299. EPA EJScreen data classifies 35% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Oakland Heights Homeowners Association get its water?
Oakland Heights Homeowners 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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Oakland Heights Homeowners Association: 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nm3500801/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Oakland Heights Homeowners Association (EPA ID: NM3500801) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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