Santa Fe County West Sector
EPA ID: NM3500926 · 3,150 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Santa Fe County West Sector (NM3500926): 1 health-based violation recorded since 2021. Every entry among the 5 violations in EPA records for Santa Fe County West Sector has a resolved status in the data; this utility delivers water to about 3,150 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Santa Fe County West Sector Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Santa Fe County West Sector have a median household income of $90,504 and about 16,055 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Santa Fe County West Sector's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Santa Fe County West Sector (EPA ID: NM3500926) is a community water system in New Mexico that serves approximately 3,150 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 87506 in Santa Fe.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 17, 2024 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Groundwater Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 22, 2023 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | Consumer Confidence 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | Yes |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 1 | No |
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 1 | No |
| Groundwater Rule | Other Violation | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.005 mg/L | No | 2024-12-31 |
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.
- 87506 - Santa Fe
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Santa Fe County West Sector (NM3500926) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Santa Fe County West Sector water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Santa Fe County West Sector; its 5 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Santa Fe County West Sector serve?
Santa Fe County West Sector serves approximately 3,150 people across 1 ZIP code in New Mexico.
Where does Santa Fe County West Sector get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
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How to cite this page
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