Water System Report NM

Bluewater Acres Wua

EPA ID: NM3510333 · 331 people served · 1 ZIP code

In the most recent five-year monitoring window, Bluewater Acres Wua posted zero EPA violations serving 331 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

331
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$103K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Bluewater Acres Wua Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$45,156
Median Household Income
3,702
Service Area Population
82%
Disadvantaged Population
90th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
38%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Bluewater Acres Wua serves a community with a median household income of $45,156 and an estimated 3,702 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 82% 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?

Groundwater

Bluewater Acres Wua'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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 14% of homes in McKinley 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

28 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
42 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 40% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $700

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

Bluewater Acres Wua (EPA ID: NM3510333) is a community water system in New Mexico that serves approximately 331 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 87323 in Thoreau.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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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 Bluewater Acres Wua (NM3510333) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bluewater Acres Wua water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Bluewater Acres Wua has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Bluewater Acres Wua serve?

Bluewater Acres Wua serves approximately 331 people across 1 ZIP code in New Mexico.

Where does Bluewater Acres Wua get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
83
Unknown Material
21
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 331
Reported to New Mexico

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Bluewater Acres Wua meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Bluewater Acres Wua serve?
Bluewater Acres Wua serves approximately 331 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Bluewater Acres Wua's water source?
Bluewater Acres Wua draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Bluewater Acres Wua's service area?
The Bluewater Acres Wua service area has a median household income of $45,156. EPA EJScreen data classifies 82% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Bluewater Acres Wua get its water?
Bluewater Acres Wua'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.
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