Historical Compliance Records NM 10 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS ON RECORD

Pecos Water System

EPA ID: NM3518325 ยท 2,133 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Pecos Water System (NM3518325): 10 health-based violations recorded since 2021. Over the period covered by EPA data, Pecos Water System recorded 21 violations, each listed as resolved; the utility serves 2,133 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,133
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
21
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0084 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2023-12-31)
Zone 1
County Radon Potential ยท High
7
Contaminants Flagged
$335K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Pecos Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$50,637
Median Household Income
3,778
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
64%
Disadvantaged Population
65th
Poverty Percentile
55th
Energy Burden Percentile
53%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Pecos Water System have a median household income of $50,637 and about 3,778 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 53% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 64% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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

Pecos Water System's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

42 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 59% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in New Mexico

2 violations
Mesilla Water System
2,167 people
4 violations
2 violations
4 violations
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Property Value Decline $16,725

5% of median home value (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$15,865
10 years
$31,730
20 years
$63,460

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $600 (one-time) vs. $31,730 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Pecos Water System (EPA ID: NM3518325) is a community water system in New Mexico that serves approximately 2,133 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 21 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 21 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
July 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 3, 2022 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
August 1, 2022 Revised Total Coliform Rule Health-based Resolved
July 22, 2022 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
July 3, 2022 E. COLI Non-health-based Resolved
May 1, 2022 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 8, 2022 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
January 27, 2022 Groundwater Rule Health-based Resolved
January 27, 2022 Groundwater Rule Health-based Resolved
January 27, 2022 Groundwater Rule Health-based Resolved
January 27, 2022 Groundwater Rule Health-based Resolved
January 27, 2022 Groundwater Rule Health-based Resolved
January 27, 2022 Groundwater Rule Health-based Resolved
January 27, 2022 Groundwater Rule Health-based Resolved
January 27, 2022 Groundwater Rule Health-based Resolved
November 1, 2021 Groundwater 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
Groundwater Rule Other Violation 9 Yes
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 3 No
Public Notice Other (notice or report rule) 3 No
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting 2 Yes
Revised Total Coliform Rule Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting 2 Yes
E. COLI Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Technique 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0084 mg/L No 2023-12-31

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

Radon Risk in Service Area

2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 available EPA compliance records for Pecos Water System (NM3518325) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pecos Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Pecos Water System; its 21 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Pecos Water System serve?

Pecos Water System serves approximately 2,133 people across 2 ZIP codes in New Mexico.

Where does Pecos Water System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 21 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Pecos Water System serve? ▼
Pecos Water System serves approximately 2,133 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Pecos Water System's water source? ▼
Pecos Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Pecos Water System's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0084 mg/L (sample period ending 2023-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Pecos Water System? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Pecos Water System have a median household income of $50,637 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 64% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Pecos Water System get its water? ▼
Pecos Water System's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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 the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Pecos Water System (NM): 10 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nm3518325/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Pecos Water System (EPA ID: NM3518325) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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