Current Health-Based Noncompliance NM 18 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Ranchos De Taos Mdwca

EPA ID: NM3507029 ยท 750 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Ranchos De Taos Mdwca (NM3507029): 14 unresolved EPA violations on record. Federal compliance records for Ranchos De Taos Mdwca list 14 open violations that have not yet been resolved - the utility serves approximately 750 people, and each outstanding finding remains logged and active in the EPA enforcement database.

Data: EPA SDWIS

750
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
23
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0042 mg/L
Max Lead Level
5
Contaminants Flagged
$395K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Ranchos De Taos Mdwca Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$56,406
Median Household Income
17,172
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
53th
Energy Burden Percentile
67%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Ranchos De Taos Mdwca serves a community with a median household income of $56,406 and an estimated 17,172 residents across its service area. Approximately 67% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Ranchos De Taos 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
37th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

42 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 60% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Ranchos De Taos Mdwca compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Contaminant 0700 at 17 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in New Mexico

2 violations
1 violation
C 24 violations
0 violations
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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 $400
Water Filtration $200
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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 $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Property Value Decline $19,755

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$17,380
10 years
$34,760
20 years
$69,520

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,800 (one-time) vs. $34,760 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

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

12 current health-based noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

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 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Unaddressed (current)
August 28, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
August 28, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
August 28, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
August 28, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
August 28, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
August 28, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
August 28, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
August 28, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
August 28, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
August 28, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
August 28, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
August 28, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
August 28, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
August 28, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
August 28, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
August 28, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
August 28, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unaddressed (current)

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 17 Yes
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 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
0.0042 mg/L No N/A

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 the full compliance record 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Ranchos De Taos Mdwca's water?
Detected contaminants include Contaminant 0700, Stage 2 DBP Rule, Lead and Copper Rule, Stage 1 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants 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 Ranchos De Taos Mdwca serve?
Ranchos De Taos Mdwca serves approximately 750 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Ranchos De Taos Mdwca's water source?
Ranchos De Taos Mdwca draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Ranchos De Taos Mdwca's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0042 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Ranchos De Taos Mdwca's service area?
The Ranchos De Taos Mdwca service area has a median household income of $56,406. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Ranchos De Taos Mdwca get its water?
Ranchos De Taos 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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

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