Upper La Plata Water Users Association
EPA ID: NM3510624 · 2,265 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Upper La Plata Water Users Association (NM3510624): 2 violations on record since 2021. Upper La Plata Water Users Association has 2 EPA violations on record, all marked resolved in the federal data; the utility serves 2,265 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Upper La Plata Water Users Association Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Upper La Plata Water Users Association have a median household income of $67,438 and about 947 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 55% 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?
Upper La Plata Water Users Association's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Upper La Plata Water Users Association (EPA ID: NM3510624) is a community water system in New Mexico that serves approximately 2,265 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 87418 in La Plata.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2021 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 1, 2021 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| TTHM | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0006 mg/L | No | 2024-12-31 |
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
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 2.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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.
- 87418 - La Plata
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Upper La Plata Water Users Association (NM3510624) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Upper La Plata Water Users Association water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Upper La Plata Water Users Association; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Upper La Plata Water Users Association serve?
Upper La Plata Water Users Association serves approximately 2,265 people across 1 ZIP code in New Mexico.
Where does Upper La Plata Water Users Association get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Upper La Plata Water Users Association: 2 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nm3510624/
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