Historical Compliance Records NM

Hills Village Water System

EPA ID: NM3510120 ยท 126 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Hills Village Water System (NM3510120): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. Over the past five years, Hills Village Water System recorded 1 violation, all subsequently resolved through the EPA enforcement process - the supplier currently operates in good standing, with no active actions on file for its 126 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

126
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
1
Contaminants Flagged
$66K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Hills Village Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$46,773
Median Household Income
6,689
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
90th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
85%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Hills Village Water System serves a community with a median household income of $46,773 and an estimated 6,689 residents across its service area. Approximately 85% 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

Hills Village Water System'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

58 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
7 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 89% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Hills Village Water System compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,900

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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,900 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Hills Village Water System (EPA ID: NM3510120) is a community water system in New Mexico that serves approximately 126 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 88401 in Tucumcari.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 1 record in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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
January 12, 2022 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
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

No reported lead measurement appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. Absence of a reported measurement is not a measured zero.

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 Hills Village Water System (NM3510120) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hills Village Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Hills Village Water System; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Hills Village Water System serve?

Hills Village Water System serves approximately 126 people across 1 ZIP code in New Mexico.

Where does Hills Village Water System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Hills Village Water System's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead and Copper Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant 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 Hills Village Water System serve?
Hills Village Water System serves approximately 126 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Hills Village Water System's water source?
Hills Village Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Hills Village Water System's service area?
The Hills Village Water System service area has a median household income of $46,773. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Hills Village Water System get its water?
Hills Village Water System'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Hills Village Water System (NM): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nm3510120/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

Hills Village Water System (EPA ID: NM3510120) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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