Lincoln Hills Water Company-op
EPA ID: NM3502314 · 338 people served · 5 ZIP codes
Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, Lincoln Hills Water Company-op sits well above the baseline — five years of EPA monitoring show no violations, no MCL exceedances, and no enforcement actions for the full service territory of 338 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 11 (2024) to 5 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Lincoln Hills Water Company-op Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Lincoln Hills Water Company-op serves a community with a median household income of $79,668 and an estimated 46,533 residents across its service area. Approximately 57% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 56% 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?
Lincoln Hills Water Company-op'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 1% of homes in Eddy County, New Mexico rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
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
Lincoln Hills Water Company-op (EPA ID: NM3502314) is a community water system in New Mexico that serves approximately 338 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 4 communities.
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
Coverage: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 3 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Lincoln Hills Water Company-op (NM3502314) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lincoln Hills Water Company-op water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Lincoln Hills Water Company-op has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Lincoln Hills Water Company-op serve?
Lincoln Hills Water Company-op serves approximately 338 people across 5 ZIP codes in New Mexico.
Where does Lincoln Hills Water Company-op get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.