Water System Report NM

Happy Valley Cooperative Water Works

EPA ID: NM3520708 · 638 people served · 2 ZIP codes

EPA data: Happy Valley Cooperative Water Works — zero violations, five years, 638 served.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

638
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 8 (2024) to 2 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Happy Valley Cooperative Water Works Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$79,668
Median Household Income
40,151
Service Area Population
50%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
65%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Happy Valley Cooperative Water Works serves a community with a median household income of $79,668 and an estimated 40,151 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: 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?

Groundwater

Happy Valley Cooperative Water Works'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.

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

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

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
19 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 72% of expected lifespan used End of life

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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 $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,300

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

Happy Valley Cooperative Water Works (EPA ID: NM3520708) is a community water system in New Mexico that serves approximately 638 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Happy Valley Cooperative Water Works (NM3520708) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Happy Valley Cooperative Water Works water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Happy Valley Cooperative Water Works has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Happy Valley Cooperative Water Works serve?

Happy Valley Cooperative Water Works serves approximately 638 people across 2 ZIP codes in New Mexico.

Where does Happy Valley Cooperative Water Works get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Happy Valley Cooperative Water Works meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Happy Valley Cooperative Water Works serve?
Happy Valley Cooperative Water Works serves approximately 638 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Happy Valley Cooperative Water Works's water source?
Happy Valley Cooperative Water Works draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Happy Valley Cooperative Water Works's service area?
The Happy Valley Cooperative Water Works service area has a median household income of $79,668. EPA EJScreen data classifies 50% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Happy Valley Cooperative Water Works get its water?
Happy Valley Cooperative Water Works'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.
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