Santa Fe County West Sector
EPA ID: NM3500926 · 3,150 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Santa Fe County West Sector (NM3500926): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. Even though Santa Fe County West Sector accumulated 5 violations over five years, all have been formally resolved - the provider currently meets EPA standards for 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
Service Area Demographics
The Santa Fe County West Sector serves a community with a median household income of $90,504 and an estimated 16,055 residents across its service area.
🌊 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
Detected Contaminants
How Santa Fe County West Sector 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 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 0700 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
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
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 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Contaminant 0700 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 22, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | 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 | 1 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 0700 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0017 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.
- 87506 - Santa Fe
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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