Tecolote Mdwca
EPA ID: NM3519325 · 126 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Tecolote Mdwca (NM3519325): 3 unresolved EPA violations on record. Compliance tracking for Tecolote Mdwca shows 3 pending violations logged in the EPA system - the supplier delivers water to approximately 126 residents while those findings remain open.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Tecolote Mdwca Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Tecolote Mdwca serves a community with a median household income of $48,115 and an estimated 17,864 residents across its service area. Approximately 65% 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?
Tecolote 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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Tecolote Mdwca compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Lead and Copper Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Tecolote Mdwca (EPA ID: NM3519325) is a community water system in New Mexico that serves approximately 126 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 87701 in Las Vegas.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 8 resolved, 0 archived, 2 addressed, and 1 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 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Health-based | Addressed (current) |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| October 1, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2022 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 17, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| May 21, 2021 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 25, 2021 | Lead and Copper 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 4 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 3 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | Yes |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.001 mg/L | No | N/A |
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.
- 87701 - Las Vegas
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Tecolote Mdwca (NM3519325) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tecolote Mdwca water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Tecolote Mdwca. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Tecolote Mdwca serve?
Tecolote Mdwca serves approximately 126 people across 1 ZIP code in New Mexico.
Where does Tecolote Mdwca get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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How to cite this page
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