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
Service Area Demographics
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?
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
- 87064 — Youngsville
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: 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).
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CCR adequacy/availability/content[object Object]
CCR adequacy, availability, or content violation.
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CCR report[object Object]
CCR report violation.
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CCR report[object Object]
CCR report violation.
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CCR report[object Object]
CCR report violation.
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CCR report[object Object]
CCR report violation.
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failure address deficiency[object Object]
Failure to address significant deficiency under Ground Water Rule.
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monitoring/reporting[object Object]
Follow-up or routine tap monitoring/reporting violation under Lead and Copper Rule.
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monitoring/reporting[object Object]
Initial tap sampling violation under Lead and Copper Rule (2010).
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monitoring/reporting[object Object]
Initial tap sampling violation under Lead and Copper Rule (2011).
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public notice · lead[object Object]
Lead consumer notice violation (January 2011).
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public notice · lead[object Object]
Lead consumer notice violation (April 2011).
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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
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