Historical Compliance Records NM 9 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Lovington Municipal Water Supply

EPA ID: NM3521813 ยท 13,539 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Lovington Municipal Water Supply (NM3521813): 9 past health-based violations, since resolved. EPA records: Lovington Municipal Water Supply, 19 past violations, all resolved, 13,539 served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 74
Avg Safety Score
13,539
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
19
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
6
Contaminants Flagged
$174K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lovington Municipal Water Supply Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$75,197
Median Household Income
15,410
Service Area Population
56%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
70%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lovington Municipal Water Supply serves a community with a median household income of $75,197 and an estimated 15,410 residents across its service area. Approximately 70% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 56% 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

Lovington Municipal Water Supply'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
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

51 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
19 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 73% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Lovington Municipal Water Supply compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Contaminant 0700 at 9 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 2 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

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

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in New Mexico

Moongate West
13,362 people
2 violations
Holloman Air Force Base
13,000 people
25 violations
Portales Water System
14,284 people
4 violations
Silver City Water System
14,400 people
0 violations
Las Vegas (city Of)
14,530 people
61 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
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 $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Property Value Decline $8,710

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$11,855
10 years
$23,710
20 years
$47,420

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,900 (one-time) vs. $23,710 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

Lovington Municipal Water Supply (EPA ID: NM3521813) is a community water system in New Mexico that serves approximately 13,539 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 88260 in Lovington.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (74/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 1 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 19 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 19 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
October 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
March 26, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
March 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
November 11, 2022 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
November 11, 2022 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
November 11, 2022 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
November 11, 2022 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
November 11, 2022 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
November 11, 2022 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
November 11, 2022 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
November 11, 2022 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
August 16, 2022 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 13, 2021 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 29, 2021 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 9 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 3 Yes
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 2 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 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.

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 $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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 Lovington Municipal Water Supply (NM3521813) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lovington Municipal Water Supply water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Lovington Municipal Water Supply; its 19 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Lovington Municipal Water Supply serve?

Lovington Municipal Water Supply serves approximately 13,539 people across 1 ZIP code in New Mexico.

Where does Lovington Municipal Water Supply get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
58

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Lovington Municipal Water Supply safe to drink?
Lovington Municipal Water Supply earns a B safety grade with 19 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Lovington Municipal Water Supply's water?
Detected contaminants include Contaminant 0700, Lead and Copper Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule, 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 5 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 Lovington Municipal Water Supply serve?
Lovington Municipal Water Supply serves approximately 13,539 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Lovington Municipal Water Supply's water source?
Lovington Municipal Water Supply draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Lovington Municipal Water Supply's service area?
The Lovington Municipal Water Supply service area has a median household income of $75,197. EPA EJScreen data classifies 56% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Lovington Municipal Water Supply get its water?
Lovington Municipal Water Supply'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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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

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