Water System Report NM

Pinon Ridge Wua

EPA ID: NM3504321 · 29 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Federal monitoring records confirm Pinon Ridge Wua has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window — covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 29 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.

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

29
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$272K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Demographics

$86,626
Median Household Income
108,378
Service Area Population
39%
Disadvantaged Population
43th
Poverty Percentile
37th
Energy Burden Percentile
23%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Pinon Ridge Wua serves a community with a median household income of $86,626 and an estimated 108,378 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 39% 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

Pinon Ridge 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.

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

About 2% of homes in Sandoval 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 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

31 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
35 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 47% of expected lifespan used End of life

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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 $800
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,300

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

Pinon Ridge Wua (EPA ID: NM3504321) is a community water system in New Mexico that serves approximately 29 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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 Pinon Ridge Wua (NM3504321) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pinon Ridge Wua water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Pinon Ridge Wua has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Pinon Ridge Wua serve?

Pinon Ridge Wua serves approximately 29 people across 3 ZIP codes in New Mexico.

Where does Pinon Ridge Wua 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
74
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 2025-07-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 29
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?
Pinon Ridge Wua meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Pinon Ridge Wua serve?
Pinon Ridge Wua serves approximately 29 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Pinon Ridge Wua's water source?
Pinon Ridge Wua draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Pinon Ridge Wua's service area?
The Pinon Ridge Wua service area has a median household income of $86,626. EPA EJScreen data classifies 39% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Pinon Ridge Wua get its water?
Pinon Ridge 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.
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