Historical Compliance Records NM 5 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

La Pasada Mdwca

EPA ID: NM3517725 ยท 191 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for La Pasada Mdwca (NM3517725): 5 past health-based violations, since resolved. Beyond the 12 historical violations on La Pasada Mdwca's EPA record, nothing remains open - the utility is currently compliant and supplies water to 191 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

191
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
12
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
4
Contaminants Flagged
$241K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for La Pasada Mdwca Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$52,416
Median Household Income
2,175
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
64%
Pre-1986 Housing

The La Pasada Mdwca serves a community with a median household income of $52,416 and an estimated 2,175 residents across its service area. Approximately 64% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

La Pasada 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.

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

Infrastructure Risk

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 77% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How La Pasada Mdwca compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Contaminant 0700 at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

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41 violations
1 violation
Canon Mdwca
200 people
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Pajarito Mesa Mdwca
175 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $3,600

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Property Value Decline $12,045

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$11,025
10 years
$22,050
20 years
$44,100

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $3,600 (one-time) vs. $22,050 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

La Pasada Mdwca (EPA ID: NM3517725) is a community water system in New Mexico that serves approximately 191 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 87552 in Pecos.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 12 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 12 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
October 5, 2022 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
October 5, 2022 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
October 5, 2022 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
October 5, 2022 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
October 5, 2022 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 10, 2022 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
March 12, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-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 6 Yes
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 4 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

No reported lead measurement appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. Absence of a reported measurement is not a measured zero.

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for La Pasada Mdwca (NM3517725) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is La Pasada Mdwca water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for La Pasada Mdwca; its 12 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does La Pasada Mdwca serve?

La Pasada Mdwca serves approximately 191 people across 1 ZIP code in New Mexico.

Where does La Pasada Mdwca get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in La Pasada Mdwca's water?
Detected contaminants include Contaminant 0700, Surface Water Treatment Rule, Stage 1 DBP Rule, Lead and Copper 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 La Pasada Mdwca serve?
La Pasada Mdwca serves approximately 191 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is La Pasada Mdwca's water source?
La Pasada Mdwca draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of La Pasada Mdwca's service area?
The La Pasada Mdwca service area has a median household income of $52,416. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does La Pasada Mdwca get its water?
La Pasada 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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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