Orchard Estates Flmdwc & Sw
EPA ID: NM3500923 · 40 people served · 1 ZIP code
Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring — Orchard Estates Flmdwc & Sw has held a clean track record across every reporting cycle in that span, with no enforcement activity of any kind on file for the full service population of 40 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Orchard Estates Flmdwc & Sw Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Orchard Estates Flmdwc & Sw serves a community with a median household income of $112,716 and an estimated 9,173 residents across its service area. Approximately 48% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 41% 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?
Orchard Estates Flmdwc & Sw'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 Sandoval 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.
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
Orchard Estates Flmdwc & Sw (EPA ID: NM3500923) is a community water system in New Mexico that serves approximately 40 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 87048 in Corrales.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
- 87048 — Corrales
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Orchard Estates Flmdwc & Sw (NM3500923) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Orchard Estates Flmdwc & Sw water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Orchard Estates Flmdwc & Sw has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Orchard Estates Flmdwc & Sw serve?
Orchard Estates Flmdwc & Sw serves approximately 40 people across 1 ZIP code in New Mexico.
Where does Orchard Estates Flmdwc & Sw 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:
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.
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.