Current Health-Based Noncompliance NM 11 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Bosque Farms Water Supply System

EPA ID: NM3510732 ยท 4,367 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Bosque Farms Water Supply System (NM3510732): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. Right now, Bosque Farms Water Supply System shows 2 EPA violations marked active and unresolved - the provider continues to supply approximately 4,367 residents while each finding awaits closure.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 71
Avg Safety Score
4,367
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
21
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
7
Contaminants Flagged
$246K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Bosque Farms Water Supply System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$63,287
Median Household Income
5,554
Service Area Population
67%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
55%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Bosque Farms Water Supply System serves a community with a median household income of $63,287 and an estimated 5,554 residents across its service area. Approximately 55% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 67% 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

Bosque Farms Water Supply 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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

40 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 57% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Bosque Farms Water Supply System compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns
Barium 9 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 2 mg/L

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Barium at 9 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 2 mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,200

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 $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Property Value Decline $12,315

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$13,660
10 years
$27,320
20 years
$54,640

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,200 (one-time) vs. $27,320 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

Bosque Farms Water Supply System (EPA ID: NM3510732) is a community water system in New Mexico that serves approximately 4,367 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 87068 in Bosque Farms.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (71/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 1 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

1 current health-based noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 17 resolved, 2 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 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 1, 2026 Barium Health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Barium Health-based Archived
August 17, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
May 17, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Barium Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Barium Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Barium Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2022 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2022 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
June 17, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Barium Health-based Resolved
March 17, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Barium Health-based Resolved
December 9, 2021 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Barium Health-based Resolved
September 1, 2021 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2021 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Barium Inorganic 9 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 4 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 1 Yes

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.001 mg/L No N/A

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

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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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 Bosque Farms Water Supply System (NM3510732) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bosque Farms Water Supply System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Bosque Farms Water Supply System. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Bosque Farms Water Supply System serve?

Bosque Farms Water Supply System serves approximately 4,367 people across 1 ZIP code in New Mexico.

Where does Bosque Farms Water Supply System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
58
Detections
1
Latest sample
6/3/2025
Highest analyte
6:2 FTS: 6.2 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
6:2 FTS 6.2 ppt โ€” โ€”

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Bosque Farms Water Supply System safe to drink?
Bosque Farms Water Supply System earns a B safety grade with 21 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Bosque Farms Water Supply System's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Barium, 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 5 contaminants 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 Bosque Farms Water Supply System serve?
Bosque Farms Water Supply System serves approximately 4,367 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Bosque Farms Water Supply System's water source?
Bosque Farms Water Supply System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Bosque Farms Water Supply System's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.001 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Bosque Farms Water Supply System's service area?
The Bosque Farms Water Supply System service area has a median household income of $63,287. EPA EJScreen data classifies 67% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Bosque Farms Water Supply System get its water?
Bosque Farms Water Supply 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. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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