Water System Report NM

Vista Del Rey Estates Mdwca

EPA ID: NM3502007 · 45 people served · 1 ZIP code

Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Vista Del Rey Estates Mdwca — a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 45 residents.

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

45
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$99K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Vista Del Rey Estates Mdwca Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$33,781
Median Household Income
2,689
Service Area Population
66%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
49%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Vista Del Rey Estates Mdwca serves a community with a median household income of $33,781 and an estimated 2,689 residents across its service area. Approximately 49% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 66% 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

Vista Del Rey Estates Mdwca'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
70th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Doña Ana 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.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

43 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
27 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 61% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.

State limits: PFOA: 0.012 ppt, PFOS: 0.012 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,800
PFAS Treatment $500
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $3,000

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $3,000 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Vista Del Rey Estates Mdwca (EPA ID: NM3502007) is a community water system in New Mexico that serves approximately 45 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 88072 in Vado.

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 Vista Del Rey Estates Mdwca (NM3502007) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vista Del Rey Estates Mdwca water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Vista Del Rey Estates Mdwca has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Vista Del Rey Estates Mdwca serve?

Vista Del Rey Estates Mdwca serves approximately 45 people across 1 ZIP code in New Mexico.

Where does Vista Del Rey Estates Mdwca 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
17
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: 45
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?
Vista Del Rey Estates Mdwca meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Vista Del Rey Estates Mdwca serve?
Vista Del Rey Estates Mdwca serves approximately 45 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Vista Del Rey Estates Mdwca's water source?
Vista Del Rey Estates Mdwca draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Vista Del Rey Estates Mdwca's service area?
The Vista Del Rey Estates Mdwca service area has a median household income of $33,781. EPA EJScreen data classifies 66% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Vista Del Rey Estates Mdwca get its water?
Vista Del Rey Estates Mdwca'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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