Health Violations Found NM 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Youngsville Mdwca

EPA ID: NM3503721 · 45 people served · 1 ZIP code

Not yet resolved: 2 EPA violations at Youngsville Mdwca, affecting about 45 residents.

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

D · 50
Avg Safety Score
45
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
1
Contaminants Flagged
$79K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Demographics

$35,781
Median Household Income
146
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
0th
Energy Burden Percentile
63%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Youngsville Mdwca serves a community with a median household income of $35,781 and an estimated 146 residents across its service area. Approximately 63% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 100% 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

Youngsville 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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 3% of homes in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

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

52 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
18 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 74% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Youngsville Mdwca compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Contaminant 0700 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,500

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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,500 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Youngsville Mdwca (EPA ID: NM3503721) is a community water system in New Mexico that serves approximately 45 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 87064 in Youngsville.

Average Home Safety Score: D (50/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

1 health-based violation recorded in the past 5 years. 2 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
August 30, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unresolved
June 4, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Monitoring Unresolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 2 Yes

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Youngsville Mdwca (NM3503721) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Youngsville Mdwca water safe to drink?

Youngsville Mdwca has recorded 1 health-based violation in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.

How many people does Youngsville Mdwca serve?

Youngsville Mdwca serves approximately 45 people across 1 ZIP code in New Mexico.

Where does Youngsville Mdwca get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Water Source & Treatment

Where this water originates and how it's treated before reaching your tap.

Source
Groundwater
Drawn from underground aquifers via wells.

Source: YOUNGSVILLE MDWCA Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.

Notable events and violations

This section summarizes events the utility chose to disclose in its most recent Consumer Confidence Report, plus any federal compliance violations the utility recorded against itself. Both lists are utility-authored — ZipCheckup does not audit, judge, or reorder them.

Federal compliance violations on record

These entries are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR violations section. EPA defines four broad violation categories: Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL), Treatment Technique (TT), Monitoring & Reporting (M&R), and Public Notification (PN).

  • CCR adequacy/availability/content
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    CCR adequacy, availability, or content violation.
  • CCR report
    [object Object]
    CCR report violation.
  • CCR report
    [object Object]
    CCR report violation.
  • CCR report
    [object Object]
    CCR report violation.
  • CCR report
    [object Object]
    CCR report violation.
  • failure address deficiency
    [object Object]
    Failure to address significant deficiency under Ground Water Rule.
  • monitoring/reporting
    [object Object]
    Follow-up or routine tap monitoring/reporting violation under Lead and Copper Rule.
  • monitoring/reporting
    [object Object]
    Initial tap sampling violation under Lead and Copper Rule (2010).
  • monitoring/reporting
    [object Object]
    Initial tap sampling violation under Lead and Copper Rule (2011).
  • public notice · lead
    [object Object]
    Lead consumer notice violation (January 2011).
  • public notice · lead
    [object Object]
    Lead consumer notice violation (April 2011).
  • monitoring/reporting
    [object Object]
    Initial tap sampling (LCR) violation ongoing to 09/25/2024.

Violations record from YOUNGSVILLE MDWCA Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup note: items above reflect what the utility published in its most recent CCR. Federal violation records are also tracked separately by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) — the SDWIS record is the authoritative federal source for any specific regulatory action.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Youngsville Mdwca safe to drink?
Youngsville Mdwca has a D safety grade based on 2 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Youngsville Mdwca's water?
Detected contaminants include Contaminant 0700. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant 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 Youngsville Mdwca serve?
Youngsville Mdwca serves approximately 45 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Youngsville Mdwca's water source?
Youngsville Mdwca draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Youngsville Mdwca's service area?
The Youngsville Mdwca service area has a median household income of $35,781. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Youngsville Mdwca get its water?
Youngsville 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 violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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3

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