Health Violations Found NM 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Chamberino Mdwc & Sa

EPA ID: NM3500807 · 777 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Dating back across the full five-year EPA tracking window, Chamberino Mdwc & Sa encountered 2 violations, each subsequently remedied and closed — today the utility meets all federal drinking water requirements for the 777 residents in its service area and holds no open enforcement actions.

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

A · 86
Avg Safety Score
777
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Max Lead Level
1
Contaminants Flagged
$167K
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 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Chamberino Mdwc & Sa Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$55,853
Median Household Income
16,691
Service Area Population
66%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
39%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Chamberino Mdwc & Sa serves a community with a median household income of $55,853 and an estimated 16,691 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?

Groundwater

Chamberino Mdwc & Sa'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
70th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

37 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
34 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 52% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Chamberino Mdwc & Sa compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

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

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.

State limits: PFOA: 0.012 ppt, PFOS: 0.012 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

Comparable Water Systems

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Tyrone Townsite
782 people
0 violations
C 6 violations
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800 people
D 0 violations
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,500
Water Filtration $450
Radon Mitigation $400
PFAS Treatment $250
Total Estimated Cost $2,600

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.)

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,600 (one-time) vs. $5,330 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

Chamberino Mdwc & Sa (EPA ID: NM3500807) is a community water system in New Mexico that serves approximately 777 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: A (86/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

1 health-based violation recorded in the past 5 years. All violations have been resolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Monitoring 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

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
88027 0.002 mg/L No N/A

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Chamberino Mdwc & Sa (NM3500807) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chamberino Mdwc & Sa water safe to drink?

Chamberino Mdwc & Sa has recorded 1 health-based violation 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 Chamberino Mdwc & Sa serve?

Chamberino Mdwc & Sa serves approximately 777 people across 2 ZIP codes in New Mexico.

Where does Chamberino Mdwc & Sa 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
Groundwater
Drawn from underground aquifers via wells.
Disinfectant used
Chlorine

Source: CHAMBERINO MDWC & SA Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.

Treatment regime

How this utility classifies its treatment process and what each reported treatment chemical does.

Treatment classification
Standard
Disinfection plus one or more treatment additives — typically corrosion control, pH adjustment, or fluoridation. Standard regime for utilities serving treated municipal water.

Treatment classification and chemical list sourced from CHAMBERINO MDWC & SA Consumer Confidence Report.

Treatment intensity is a ZipCheckup-derived classification based on the chemicals and processes the utility reports. Chemicals and contamination sources are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR filing. Routine federal monitoring and contaminant testing shown elsewhere on this page determine whether the water meets safety standards, not the treatment classification.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
259
Unknown Material
1
Confirmed Non-Lead

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.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Reporting compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 2E.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 777
Reported to New Mexico

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Chamberino Mdwc & Sa safe to drink?
Chamberino Mdwc & Sa earns a A safety grade with 2 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Chamberino Mdwc & Sa's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 2 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant 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 Chamberino Mdwc & Sa serve?
Chamberino Mdwc & Sa serves approximately 777 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Chamberino Mdwc & Sa's water source?
Chamberino Mdwc & Sa draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Chamberino Mdwc & Sa's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.002 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Chamberino Mdwc & Sa's service area?
The Chamberino Mdwc & Sa service area has a median household income of $55,853. EPA EJScreen data classifies 66% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Chamberino Mdwc & Sa get its water?
Chamberino Mdwc & Sa'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 violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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3

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