El Prado Water & Sanitation District
EPA ID: NM3515029 · 1,076 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for El Prado Water & Sanitation District (NM3515029): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. Despite the 1 historical violation in its record, El Prado Water & Sanitation District has cleared every one and now meets EPA standards serving 1,076 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for El Prado Water & Sanitation District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The El Prado Water & Sanitation District serves a community with a median household income of $68,370 and an estimated 4,872 residents across its service area.
Environmental Justice Note: 100% 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?
El Prado Water & Sanitation District'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How El Prado Water & Sanitation District compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Contaminant 0700 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in New Mexico
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
El Prado Water & Sanitation District (EPA ID: NM3515029) is a community water system in New Mexico that serves approximately 1,076 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 87529 in El Prado.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 29, 2024 | Contaminant 0700 | 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 | 1 | Yes |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.002 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 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$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.
- 87529 - El Prado
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for El Prado Water & Sanitation District (NM3515029) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is El Prado Water & Sanitation District water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for El Prado Water & Sanitation District; 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 El Prado Water & Sanitation District serve?
El Prado Water & Sanitation District serves approximately 1,076 people across 1 ZIP code in New Mexico.
Where does El Prado Water & Sanitation District get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). El Prado Water and Sanitation District: 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nm3515029/
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