Current Noncompliance NM

Agua Sana Wua

EPA ID: NM3502421 ยท 1,514 people served ยท 6 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Agua Sana Wua (NM3502421): 5 unresolved EPA violations on record. Tallying the federal enforcement file for Agua Sana Wua yields 5 open violations that have not been formally closed - each finding sits in the EPA database while the utility continues to deliver water to approximately 1,514 residents and works through the required corrective action process.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,514
People Served
6
ZIP Codes Served
14
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
7
Contaminants Flagged
$243K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Agua Sana Wua Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$73,405
Median Household Income
29,278
Service Area Population
86%
Disadvantaged Population
65th
Poverty Percentile
22th
Energy Burden Percentile
58%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Agua Sana Wua serves a community with a median household income of $73,405 and an estimated 29,278 residents across its service area. Approximately 58% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 86% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Agua Sana Wua'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
57th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

42 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 60% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Agua Sana Wua compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Lead and Copper Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,000
Water Filtration $350
Total Estimated Cost $2,550

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,550 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

Agua Sana Wua (EPA ID: NM3502421) is a community water system in New Mexico that serves approximately 1,514 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 6 communities.

Violation History

5 current noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 7 resolved, 2 archived, 0 addressed, and 5 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
February 14, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
September 29, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
August 28, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
June 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
May 5, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2022 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 6, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 30, 2021 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
September 1, 2021 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Archived
September 1, 2021 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Archived
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
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 4 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 1 No

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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Agua Sana Wua (NM3502421) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Agua Sana Wua water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 5 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 Agua Sana Wua serve?

Agua Sana Wua serves approximately 1,514 people across 6 ZIP codes in New Mexico.

Where does Agua Sana Wua get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Agua Sana Wua's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Lead and Copper Rule, Stage 1 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Agua Sana Wua serve?
Agua Sana Wua serves approximately 1,514 people with drinking water across 6 ZIP codes.
What is Agua Sana Wua's water source?
Agua Sana Wua draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Agua Sana Wua's service area?
The Agua Sana Wua service area has a median household income of $73,405. EPA EJScreen data classifies 86% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Agua Sana Wua get its water?
Agua Sana Wua'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Agua Sana Wua (NM): 14 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nm3502421/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Agua Sana Wua (EPA ID: NM3502421) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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