Water System Report NM

El Ancon Mdwca

EPA ID: NM3517025 · 112 people served · 1 ZIP code

Throughout five consecutive years of federal water monitoring, El Ancon Mdwca recorded zero violations — solid performance for a utility serving 112 people.

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

112
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$10K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 2 (2024) to 1 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for El Ancon Mdwca Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

El Ancon 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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 4% of homes in San Miguel 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

38 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
32 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 54% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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 Ancon Mdwca (EPA ID: NM3517025) is a community water system in New Mexico that serves approximately 112 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 87565 in San Jose.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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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 El Ancon Mdwca (NM3517025) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is El Ancon Mdwca water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, El Ancon Mdwca has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does El Ancon Mdwca serve?

El Ancon Mdwca serves approximately 112 people across 1 ZIP code in New Mexico.

Where does El Ancon Mdwca get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
El Ancon Mdwca meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does El Ancon Mdwca serve?
El Ancon Mdwca serves approximately 112 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is El Ancon Mdwca's water source?
El Ancon Mdwca draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Where does El Ancon Mdwca get its water?
El Ancon 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.
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