Morningside Water Users Cooperative
EPA ID: NM3520408 · 364 people served · 2 ZIP codes
Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Morningside Water Users Cooperative — a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 364 residents.
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 10 (2024) to 4 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Morningside Water Users Cooperative Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Morningside Water Users Cooperative serves a community with a median household income of $80,423 and an estimated 18,542 residents across its service area. Approximately 55% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 50% 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?
Morningside Water Users Cooperative'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 Eddy 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
Comparable Water Systems
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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
Morningside Water Users Cooperative (EPA ID: NM3520408) is a community water system in New Mexico that serves approximately 364 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 Morningside Water Users Cooperative (NM3520408) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Morningside Water Users Cooperative water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Morningside Water Users Cooperative has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Morningside Water Users Cooperative serve?
Morningside Water Users Cooperative serves approximately 364 people across 2 ZIP codes in New Mexico.
Where does Morningside Water Users Cooperative get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.