Water System Report NM

Val Verde 5 Property Owners Association

EPA ID: NM3500904 · 100 people served · 1 ZIP code

Zero EPA violations over five years — Val Verde 5 Property Owners Association has kept tap water compliance clean for its full service population of 100.

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

100
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$436K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 2 (2023) to 2 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Val Verde 5 Property Owners Association Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$75,224
Median Household Income
1,472
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
43%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Val Verde 5 Property Owners Association serves a community with a median household income of $75,224 and an estimated 1,472 residents across its service area. Approximately 43% 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?

Groundwater

Val Verde 5 Property Owners 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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Colfax 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

45 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 64% 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 Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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

Val Verde 5 Property Owners Association (EPA ID: NM3500904) is a community water system in New Mexico that serves approximately 100 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 87710 in Angel Fire.

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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Val Verde 5 Property Owners Association (NM3500904) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Val Verde 5 Property Owners Association water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Val Verde 5 Property Owners Association has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Val Verde 5 Property Owners Association serve?

Val Verde 5 Property Owners Association serves approximately 100 people across 1 ZIP code in New Mexico.

Where does Val Verde 5 Property Owners Association get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
0
Unknown Material
50
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 100
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

Should I use a water filter?
Val Verde 5 Property Owners Association meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Val Verde 5 Property Owners Association serve?
Val Verde 5 Property Owners Association serves approximately 100 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Val Verde 5 Property Owners Association's water source?
Val Verde 5 Property Owners Association draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Val Verde 5 Property Owners Association's service area?
The Val Verde 5 Property Owners Association service area has a median household income of $75,224. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Val Verde 5 Property Owners Association get its water?
Val Verde 5 Property Owners 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.
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