Water System Report NM

Caprock Water Company

EPA ID: NM3521008 · 200 people served · 1 ZIP code

Caprock Water Company carries zero EPA violations in five years — a spotless record for a utility serving 200 residents.

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

B · 72
Avg Safety Score
200
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Caprock Water Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Caprock Water Company'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

71 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $400

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

Caprock Water Company (EPA ID: NM3521008) is a community water system in New Mexico that serves approximately 200 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 88255 in Loco Hills.

Average Home Safety Score: B (72/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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

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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 Caprock Water Company (NM3521008) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caprock Water Company water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Caprock Water Company serve?

Caprock Water Company serves approximately 200 people across 1 ZIP code in New Mexico.

Where does Caprock Water Company get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Water Source & Treatment

Where this water originates and how it's treated before reaching your tap.

Source
Purchased from another utility
Treated water purchased wholesale from another water system.

Source: Caprock Water Company Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
83
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2020-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 200
Reported to New Mexico

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Caprock Water Company safe to drink?
Caprock Water Company earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Caprock Water Company meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Caprock Water Company serve?
Caprock Water Company serves approximately 200 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Caprock Water Company's water source?
Caprock Water Company draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Where does Caprock Water Company get its water?
Caprock Water Company'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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