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
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?
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.
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
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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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
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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ZIP Codes Served
- 87565 — San Jose
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.