Sandia Knolls Water System
EPA ID: NM3511001 · 1,098 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Sandia Knolls Water System (NM3511001): 1 health-based violation recorded since 2021. Past violations at Sandia Knolls Water System total 1, all marked resolved; it supplies 1,098 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Sandia Knolls Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Sandia Knolls Water System have a median household income of $92,114 and about 19,642 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 32% 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?
Sandia Knolls Water System's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.
Infrastructure Risk
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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
Sandia Knolls Water System (EPA ID: NM3511001) is a community water system in New Mexico that serves approximately 1,098 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 8, 2023 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groundwater Rule | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0073 mg/L | No | 2016-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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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 available EPA compliance records for Sandia Knolls Water System (NM3511001) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sandia Knolls Water System water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Sandia Knolls 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 Sandia Knolls Water System serve?
Sandia Knolls Water System serves approximately 1,098 people across 2 ZIP codes in New Mexico.
Where does Sandia Knolls Water System get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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