Historical Compliance Records NM 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Cds Rainmakers Util Llc Rancho Ruidoso

EPA ID: NM3521014 ยท 877 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Cds Rainmakers Util Llc Rancho Ruidoso (NM3521014): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. On record: Cds Rainmakers Util Llc Rancho Ruidoso, 4 violations, all resolved, 877 in service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

877
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
4
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0025 mg/L
Max Lead Level
4
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$64,365
Median Household Income
6,382
Service Area Population
60%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
55%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Cds Rainmakers Util Llc Rancho Ruidoso serves a community with a median household income of $64,365 and an estimated 6,382 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: 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.

๐Ÿ’ง 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

Infrastructure Risk

44 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
24 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 65% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Cds Rainmakers Util Llc Rancho Ruidoso compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 0700 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Comparable Water Systems

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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 $1,400
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $100
Total Estimated Cost $1,900

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,900 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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 877 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 4 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
June 21, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
June 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
June 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 1 Yes
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0025 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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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?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Cds Rainmakers Util Llc Rancho Ruidoso; its 4 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

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

Cds Rainmakers Util Llc Rancho Ruidoso serves approximately 877 people across 3 ZIP codes in New Mexico.

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

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Cds Rainmakers Util Llc Rancho Ruidoso's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 1 DBP Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Contaminant 0700, Revised Total Coliform Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Cds Rainmakers Util Llc Rancho Ruidoso serve?
Cds Rainmakers Util Llc Rancho Ruidoso serves approximately 877 people with drinking water across 3 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.
Is there lead in Cds Rainmakers Util Llc Rancho Ruidoso's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0025 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
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 $64,365. 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.

How to cite this page

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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Cds Rainmakers Util Llc Rancho Ruidoso (EPA ID: NM3521014) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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