Ranchos De Taos Mdwca
EPA ID: NM3507029 · 750 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Ranchos De Taos Mdwca (NM3507029): 14 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Ranchos De Taos Mdwca's EPA file includes 14 unresolved violations; the utility supplies water to approximately 750 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Ranchos De Taos Mdwca Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Ranchos De Taos Mdwca have a median household income of $56,406 and about 17,172 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 67% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 100% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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?
Ranchos De Taos Mdwca's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.
Infrastructure Risk
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Ranchos De Taos Mdwca (EPA ID: NM3507029) is a community water system in New Mexico that serves approximately 750 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 9 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 17, 2024 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 17, 2024 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| August 28, 2024 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| August 28, 2024 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| August 28, 2024 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| August 28, 2024 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| August 28, 2024 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| August 28, 2024 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| August 28, 2024 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| August 28, 2024 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| August 28, 2024 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| August 28, 2024 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| August 28, 2024 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| August 28, 2024 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| August 28, 2024 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| August 28, 2024 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| August 28, 2024 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| August 28, 2024 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| August 28, 2024 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groundwater Rule | Other Violation | 17 | Yes |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 2 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0045 mg/L | No | 2022-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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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 available EPA compliance records for Ranchos De Taos Mdwca (NM3507029) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ranchos De Taos Mdwca water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 12 current health-based noncompliance records for Ranchos De Taos Mdwca. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Ranchos De Taos Mdwca serve?
Ranchos De Taos Mdwca serves approximately 750 people across 3 ZIP codes in New Mexico.
Where does Ranchos De Taos Mdwca get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Ranchos De Taos Mdwca (NM): 18 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nm3507029/
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