Rio Lucio Mdwca
EPA ID: NM3507229 · 342 people served · 3 ZIP codes
Rio Lucio Mdwca carries zero EPA violations in five years — a spotless record for a utility serving 342 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 3 (2024) to 1 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Rio Lucio Mdwca Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Rio Lucio Mdwca serves a community with a median household income of $44,219 and an estimated 3,644 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.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Rio Lucio 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 2% of homes in Taos 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
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
Rio Lucio Mdwca (EPA ID: NM3507229) is a community water system in New Mexico that serves approximately 342 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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
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 Rio Lucio Mdwca (NM3507229) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rio Lucio Mdwca water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Rio Lucio Mdwca has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Rio Lucio Mdwca serve?
Rio Lucio Mdwca serves approximately 342 people across 3 ZIP codes in New Mexico.
Where does Rio Lucio Mdwca get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.