Water System Report NM

Madrid Water

EPA ID: NM3504826 · 315 people served · 1 ZIP code

Federal monitoring records confirm Madrid Water 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 315 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.

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

315
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$450K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Madrid Water Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$45,490
Median Household Income
1,147
Service Area Population
28%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
55%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Madrid Water serves a community with a median household income of $45,490 and an estimated 1,147 residents across its service area. Approximately 55% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Madrid Water'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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Santa Fe 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

41 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 59% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $3,000

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

Madrid Water (EPA ID: NM3504826) is a community water system in New Mexico that serves approximately 315 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 87010 in Cerrillos.

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 Madrid Water (NM3504826) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madrid Water water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Madrid Water serve?

Madrid Water serves approximately 315 people across 1 ZIP code in New Mexico.

Where does Madrid Water 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
126
Unknown Material
11
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 2020-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 315
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?
Madrid Water meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Madrid Water serve?
Madrid Water serves approximately 315 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Madrid Water's water source?
Madrid Water draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Madrid Water's service area?
The Madrid Water service area has a median household income of $45,490. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Madrid Water get its water?
Madrid Water'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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