Sunset Hills Estates Hoa
EPA ID: NM3501001 · 76 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Sunset Hills Estates Hoa (NM3501001): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. 2 open EPA findings remain on record at Sunset Hills Estates Hoa - the utility supplies approximately 76 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Sunset Hills Estates Hoa Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Sunset Hills Estates Hoa serves a community with a median household income of $161,299 and an estimated 18,776 residents across its service area.
Environmental Justice Note: 35% 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?
Sunset Hills Estates Hoa'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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Sunset Hills Estates Hoa compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 1 DBP 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
Sunset Hills Estates Hoa (EPA ID: NM3501001) is a community water system in New Mexico that serves approximately 76 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 87122 in Albuquerque.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 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 26, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| March 22, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 1, 2021 | Stage 1 DBP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 1 | Yes |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 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.
- 87122 - Albuquerque
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Sunset Hills Estates Hoa (NM3501001) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sunset Hills Estates Hoa water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does Sunset Hills Estates Hoa serve?
Sunset Hills Estates Hoa serves approximately 76 people across 1 ZIP code in New Mexico.
Where does Sunset Hills Estates Hoa get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
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