Water System Report NM

Cds Rainmakers Util Llc Rancho Ruidoso

EPA ID: NM3521014 · 839 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Water monitoring history at Cds Rainmakers Util Llc Rancho Ruidoso shows a clean slate — EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 839 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.

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

839
People Served
4
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 4 (2024) to 4 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Cds Rainmakers Util Llc Rancho Ruidoso Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$51,008
Median Household Income
14,129
Service Area Population
60%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
57%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Cds Rainmakers Util Llc Rancho Ruidoso serves a community with a median household income of $51,008 and an estimated 14,129 residents across its service area. Approximately 57% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 60% 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

Cds Rainmakers Util Llc Rancho Ruidoso'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Lincoln 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

43 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
26 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 62% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.

State limits: PFOA: 0.012 ppt, PFOS: 0.012 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

Comparable Water Systems

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Picacho Mdwca
847 people
A 1 violation
Leasburg Mdwca
831 people
A 4 violations
0 violations
Malaga Mdwc Swa
868 people
B 17 violations
Llano Quemado Mdwca
800 people
D 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,675
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $150
PFAS Treatment $125
Total Estimated Cost $2,350

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,350 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Cds Rainmakers Util Llc Rancho Ruidoso (EPA ID: NM3521014) is a community water system in New Mexico that serves approximately 839 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

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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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by NM or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Cds Rainmakers Util Llc Rancho Ruidoso (NM3521014) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cds Rainmakers Util Llc Rancho Ruidoso water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Cds Rainmakers Util Llc Rancho Ruidoso has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Cds Rainmakers Util Llc Rancho Ruidoso serve?

Cds Rainmakers Util Llc Rancho Ruidoso serves approximately 839 people across 4 ZIP codes in New Mexico.

Where does Cds Rainmakers Util Llc Rancho Ruidoso get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
405
Unknown Material
0
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 877
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

Should I use a water filter?
Cds Rainmakers Util Llc Rancho Ruidoso meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Cds Rainmakers Util Llc Rancho Ruidoso serve?
Cds Rainmakers Util Llc Rancho Ruidoso serves approximately 839 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Cds Rainmakers Util Llc Rancho Ruidoso's water source?
Cds Rainmakers Util Llc Rancho Ruidoso draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Cds Rainmakers Util Llc Rancho Ruidoso's service area?
The Cds Rainmakers Util Llc Rancho Ruidoso service area has a median household income of $51,008. EPA EJScreen data classifies 60% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Cds Rainmakers Util Llc Rancho Ruidoso get its water?
Cds Rainmakers Util Llc Rancho Ruidoso'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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