Ojo Feliz Mdwca
EPA ID: NM3510018 · 63 people served · 2 ZIP codes
Within the EPA compliance database, Ojo Feliz Mdwca shows 3 violations still pending resolution — a status that applies across the full service territory of approximately 63 people and reflects findings that have not yet cleared the federal enforcement process or received formal closure.
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 2 (2023) to 2 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Ojo Feliz Mdwca Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade D
Service Area Demographics
The Ojo Feliz Mdwca serves a community with a median household income of $27,650 and an estimated 378 residents across its service area. Approximately 58% 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?
Ojo Feliz 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 7% of homes in Mora 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
Detected Contaminants
How Ojo Feliz Mdwca compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Lead and Copper Rule at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 0700 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.
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
OJO FELIZ MDWCA (EPA ID: NM3510018) is a community water system in New Mexico that serves approximately 63 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: D (50/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 7, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Health-based | Unresolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| June 23, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| June 6, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 21, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 21, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| August 20, 2023 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Resolved |
| May 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 25, 2023 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 6 | No |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | Yes |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 2 | Yes |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87735 | 0.0009 mg/L | No | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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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 Ojo Feliz Mdwca (NM3510018) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ojo Feliz Mdwca water safe to drink?
Ojo Feliz Mdwca has recorded 2 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does Ojo Feliz Mdwca serve?
Ojo Feliz Mdwca serves approximately 63 people across 2 ZIP codes in New Mexico.
Where does Ojo Feliz Mdwca get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Water Source & Treatment
Where this water originates and how it's treated before reaching your tap.
Source: OJO FELIZ MDWCA Consumer Confidence Report.
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.
Notable events and violations
This section summarizes events the utility chose to disclose in its most recent Consumer Confidence Report, plus any federal compliance violations the utility recorded against itself. Both lists are utility-authored — ZipCheckup does not audit, judge, or reorder them.
Federal compliance violations on record
These entries are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR violations section. EPA defines four broad violation categories: Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL), Treatment Technique (TT), Monitoring & Reporting (M&R), and Public Notification (PN).
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treatment technique2023-08-20
FAILURE ADDRESS DEFICIENCY (GWR)
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treatment technique2024-12-18
FAILURE ADDRESS DEFICIENCY (GWR)
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treatment technique2023-08-20
FAILURE ADDRESS DEFICIENCY (GWR)
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monitoring2023-08-20
FAILURE TO CONSULT, GWR
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monitoring2023-01-25
FAILURE TO CONSULT, GWR
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monitoring · Lead/Copper2023-10-01
FOLLOW-UP OR ROUTINE TAP M/R (LCR)
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monitoring2024-08-28
FOLLOW-UP OR ROUTINE TAP M/R (LCR)
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public notice2014-11-12
PUBLIC NOTICE RULE LINKED TO VIOLATION
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public notice2014-12-11
PUBLIC NOTICE RULE LINKED TO VIOLATION
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public notice2023-10-21
PUBLIC NOTICE RULE LINKED TO VIOLATION
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public notice2024-06-28
PUBLIC NOTICE RULE LINKED TO VIOLATION
Violations record from OJO FELIZ MDWCA Consumer Confidence Report.
ZipCheckup note: items above reflect what the utility published in its most recent CCR. Federal violation records are also tracked separately by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) — the SDWIS record is the authoritative federal source for any specific regulatory action.
Frequently Asked Questions
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