Desert Ranch Mdwca
EPA ID: NM3510005 · 89 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Desert Ranch Mdwca (NM3510005): 3 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Desert Ranch Mdwca, 3 violations are listed as unresolved as of its reporting date; the utility's service area includes approximately 89 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Desert Ranch Mdwca Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Desert Ranch Mdwca have a median household income of $55,349 and about 45,175 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 61% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 33% 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?
Desert Ranch 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
PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 8 detections recorded. 1 detection is above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.
Comparable Water Systems
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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
Desert Ranch Mdwca (EPA ID: NM3510005) is a community water system in New Mexico that serves approximately 89 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 7 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 20, 2026 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 1, 2026 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| September 29, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 16, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| February 7, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Nitrate-Nitrite | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | Monitoring & Reporting | 4 | No |
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 3 | No |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | Yes |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 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.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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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 Desert Ranch Mdwca (NM3510005) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Desert Ranch Mdwca water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 3 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does Desert Ranch Mdwca serve?
Desert Ranch Mdwca serves approximately 89 people across 2 ZIP codes in New Mexico.
Where does Desert Ranch Mdwca get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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