Buena Vista Mdwca
EPA ID: NM3515418 · 225 people served · 1 ZIP code
While corrective steps may be in progress, Buena Vista Mdwca currently shows 6 EPA violations unresolved — serving a population of approximately 225.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Buena Vista Mdwca Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The Buena Vista Mdwca serves a community with a median household income of $12,297 and an estimated 185 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?
Buena Vista 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.
About 7% of homes in Mora County, New Mexico rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Buena Vista Mdwca compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
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.
Lead and Copper Rule at 8 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Revised Total Coliform Rule at 7 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 0700 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 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
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System Overview
Buena Vista Mdwca (EPA ID: NM3515418) is a community water system in New Mexico that serves approximately 225 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 87712 in Buena Vista.
Average Home Safety Score: C (69/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 21, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| June 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| May 17, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| March 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| February 7, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 24, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| November 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 12, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| February 24, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 20, 2023 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 25, 2023 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| February 26, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 8 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 7 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 4 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 2 | Yes |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87712 | 0.0004 mg/L | No | N/A |
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.
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ZIP Codes Served
- 87712 — Buena Vista
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Buena Vista Mdwca (NM3515418) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Buena Vista Mdwca water safe to drink?
Buena Vista Mdwca has recorded 1 health-based violation in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does Buena Vista Mdwca serve?
Buena Vista Mdwca serves approximately 225 people across 1 ZIP code in New Mexico.
Where does Buena Vista Mdwca get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Water Source & Treatment
Where this water originates and how it's treated before reaching your tap.
Source: BUENA VISTA MDWC & SWA Consumer Confidence Report.
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.
Notable events and violations
This section summarizes events the utility chose to disclose in its most recent Consumer Confidence Report, plus any federal compliance violations the utility recorded against itself. Both lists are utility-authored — ZipCheckup does not audit, judge, or reorder them.
Federal compliance violations on record
These entries are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR violations section. EPA defines four broad violation categories: Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL), Treatment Technique (TT), Monitoring & Reporting (M&R), and Public Notification (PN).
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monitoring2024-10-01
CCR ADEQUACY/AVAILABILITY/CONTENT violation
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treatment technique2023-10-20
FAILURE ADDRESS DEFICIENCY (GWR) violation
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treatment technique2023-10-20
FAILURE ADDRESS DEFICIENCY (GWR) violation
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treatment technique2023-10-20
FAILURE ADDRESS DEFICIENCY (GWR) violation
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treatment technique2023-07-25
FAILURE TO CONSULT, GWR violation
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monitoring2022-10-01
FOLLOW-UP OR ROUTINE TAP M/R (LCR) violation
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public notice2024-02-24
PUBLIC NOTICE RULE LINKED TO VIOLATION
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public notice2024-04-12
PUBLIC NOTICE RULE LINKED TO VIOLATION
Violations record from BUENA VISTA MDWC & SWA Consumer Confidence Report.
ZipCheckup note: items above reflect what the utility published in its most recent CCR. Federal violation records are also tracked separately by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) — the SDWIS record is the authoritative federal source for any specific regulatory action.
Frequently Asked Questions
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