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
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
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?
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.
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
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
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
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.