Longhorn Estates Water System
EPA ID: NM3520005 · 264 people served · 2 ZIP codes
In every reporting cycle over the past five years, Longhorn Estates Water System has come through without a single EPA violation — a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 264 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.
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 (2021) to 4 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Longhorn Estates Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Longhorn Estates Water System serves a community with a median household income of $55,349 and an estimated 45,157 residents across its service area. Approximately 61% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 33% 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?
Longhorn Estates Water System'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 1% of homes in Curry 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
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in New Mexico
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Longhorn Estates Water System (EPA ID: NM3520005) is a community water system in New Mexico that serves approximately 264 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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 Longhorn Estates Water System (NM3520005) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Longhorn Estates Water System water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Longhorn Estates Water System has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Longhorn Estates Water System serve?
Longhorn Estates Water System serves approximately 264 people across 2 ZIP codes in New Mexico.
Where does Longhorn Estates Water System get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.