Health Violations Found NM 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Cleveland Mdwca

EPA ID: NM3515518 · 270 people served · 1 ZIP code

Compliance tracking for Cleveland Mdwca shows 1 pending violation logged in the EPA system — the supplier delivers water to approximately 270 residents while those findings remain open.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

C · 64
Avg Safety Score
270
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
16
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0019 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
4
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$11,651
Median Household Income
272
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
90th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
48%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Cleveland Mdwca serves a community with a median household income of $11,651 and an estimated 272 residents across its service area. Approximately 48% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

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?

Groundwater

Cleveland 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
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

44 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
26 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 63% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Cleveland Mdwca compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 7 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 0700 at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in New Mexico

0 violations
Villanueva Mdwca
268 people
C 2 violations
Elida Water System
273 people
D 0 violations
Liberty Mdwca
266 people
0 violations
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,700

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 Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,700 (one-time) vs. $15,000 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

Cleveland Mdwca (EPA ID: NM3515518) is a community water system in New Mexico that serves approximately 270 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 87715 in Cleveland.

Average Home Safety Score: C (64/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

1 health-based violation recorded in the past 5 years. 1 remains unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
September 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Unresolved
January 24, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
November 10, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved
April 12, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
March 21, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 26, 2023 Contaminant 0700 Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved
June 27, 2023 Contaminant 0700 Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 7 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 5 No
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 3 Yes
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 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
87715 0.0019 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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Cleveland Mdwca (NM3515518) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cleveland Mdwca water safe to drink?

Cleveland 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 Cleveland Mdwca serve?

Cleveland Mdwca serves approximately 270 people across 1 ZIP code in New Mexico.

Where does Cleveland Mdwca get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
91
Unknown Material
2
Confirmed Non-Lead

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.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 270
Reported to New Mexico

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Cleveland Mdwca safe to drink?
Cleveland Mdwca has a C safety grade based on 16 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Cleveland Mdwca's water?
Detected contaminants include Surface Water Treatment Rule, Lead and Copper Rule, Contaminant 0700, Revised Total Coliform Rule. 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 Cleveland Mdwca serve?
Cleveland Mdwca serves approximately 270 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Cleveland Mdwca's water source?
Cleveland Mdwca draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Cleveland Mdwca's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0019 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Cleveland Mdwca's service area?
The Cleveland Mdwca service area has a median household income of $11,651. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Cleveland Mdwca get its water?
Cleveland 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 violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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