Current Health-Based Noncompliance NM 8 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Mayhill Mdwca

EPA ID: NM3513819 ยท 143 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Mayhill Mdwca (NM3513819): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Where compliant utilities carry no open actions, Mayhill Mdwca shows 1 active EPA violation in the federal database for a service population of approximately 143.

Data: EPA SDWIS

143
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
15
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00078 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
4
Contaminants Flagged
$225K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Mayhill Mdwca Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$73,144
Median Household Income
3,297
Service Area Population
56%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
49%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Mayhill Mdwca serves a community with a median household income of $73,144 and an estimated 3,297 residents across its service area. Approximately 49% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 56% 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

Mayhill Mdwca'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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

42 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 60% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Mayhill Mdwca compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Contaminant 0700 at 8 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Total Coliform at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Comparable Water Systems

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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 $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $1,150

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 $11,258

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$13,130
10 years
$26,260
20 years
$52,520

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,150 (one-time) vs. $26,260 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

Mayhill Mdwca (EPA ID: NM3513819) is a community water system in New Mexico that serves approximately 143 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

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

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 14 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
November 23, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
November 23, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 14, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
August 28, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 7, 2022 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 7, 2022 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
January 7, 2022 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
January 7, 2022 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
January 7, 2022 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
January 7, 2022 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
August 26, 2021 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Surface Water Treatment 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
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 8 Yes
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 4 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Total Coliform Microbiological 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00078 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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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 Mayhill Mdwca (NM3513819) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mayhill Mdwca water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Mayhill Mdwca. 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 Mayhill Mdwca serve?

Mayhill Mdwca serves approximately 143 people across 2 ZIP codes in New Mexico.

Where does Mayhill Mdwca get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Mayhill Mdwca's water?
Detected contaminants include Contaminant 0700, Surface Water Treatment Rule, Lead and Copper Rule, Total Coliform. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 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 Mayhill Mdwca serve?
Mayhill Mdwca serves approximately 143 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Mayhill Mdwca's water source?
Mayhill Mdwca draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Mayhill Mdwca's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00078 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Mayhill Mdwca's service area?
The Mayhill Mdwca service area has a median household income of $73,144. EPA EJScreen data classifies 56% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Mayhill Mdwca get its water?
Mayhill Mdwca'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.

How to cite this page

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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