Caballo Lake Mdwca
EPA ID: NM3510027 · 95 people served · 1 ZIP code
Dating back across the full five-year EPA tracking window, Caballo Lake Mdwca encountered 1 violation, each subsequently remedied and closed — today the utility meets all federal drinking water requirements for the 95 residents in its service area and holds no open enforcement actions.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Caballo Lake Mdwca Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade B
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Caballo Lake 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 1% of homes in Sierra County, New Mexico rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 90th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Caballo Lake Mdwca compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Surface Water Treatment 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
Caballo Lake Mdwca (EPA ID: NM3510027) is a community water system in New Mexico that serves approximately 95 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 87931 in Caballo.
Average Home Safety Score: B (75/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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
- 87931 — Caballo
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Caballo Lake Mdwca (NM3510027) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Caballo Lake Mdwca water safe to drink?
Caballo Lake Mdwca has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.
How many people does Caballo Lake Mdwca serve?
Caballo Lake Mdwca serves approximately 95 people across 1 ZIP code in New Mexico.
Where does Caballo Lake 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: CABALLO LAKE 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.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.
Frequently Asked Questions
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