Historical Compliance Records NM 31 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS ON RECORD

Lordsburg Water Supply System

EPA ID: NM3522812 ยท 3,298 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Lordsburg Water Supply System (NM3522812): 31 health-based violations recorded since 2021. Per the federal file, all 43 violations logged for Lordsburg Water Supply System carry a resolved status, and around 3,298 people get water from this system.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,298
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
43
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0007 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
Zone 2
County Radon Potential ยท Moderate
4
Contaminants Flagged
$99K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lordsburg Water Supply System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$41,600
Median Household Income
3,320
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
70%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Lordsburg Water Supply System have a median household income of $41,600 and about 3,320 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 70% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 100% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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

Lordsburg Water Supply System's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

51 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
19 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 73% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $600

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Property Value Decline $4,940

5% of median home value (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$9,970
10 years
$19,940
20 years
$39,880

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $600 (one-time) vs. $19,940 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Lordsburg Water Supply System (EPA ID: NM3522812) is a community water system in New Mexico that serves approximately 3,298 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 88045 in Lordsburg.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 43 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 22 resolved, 21 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
January 1, 2026 Fluoride Health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Fluoride Health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Fluoride Health-based Archived
April 8, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2025 Fluoride Health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Fluoride Health-based Archived
October 17, 2024 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Fluoride Health-based Archived
July 1, 2024 Fluoride Health-based Archived
April 1, 2024 Fluoride Health-based Archived
March 16, 2024 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
February 24, 2024 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
February 24, 2024 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Fluoride Health-based Archived
December 21, 2023 Groundwater Rule Health-based Resolved
December 21, 2023 Groundwater Rule Health-based Resolved
December 21, 2023 Groundwater Rule Health-based Resolved
December 21, 2023 Groundwater Rule Health-based Resolved
December 21, 2023 Groundwater Rule Health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Fluoride MCL Violation 21 Yes
Public Notice Other (notice or report rule) 11 No
Groundwater Rule Other Violation 9 Yes
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting 2 Yes

Health Risk Details

Fluoride (EPA limit: 4 mg/L (estรกndar secundario: 2.0 mg/L))

Tooth & bone damage at high levels At-risk groups: children aged 8 and younger during tooth development.

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): reverse osmosis, activated alumina, distillation. Find the right filter โ†’

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0007 mg/L No 2025-12-31

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

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 2.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 available EPA compliance records for Lordsburg Water Supply System (NM3522812) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lordsburg Water Supply System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Lordsburg Water Supply System; its 43 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Lordsburg Water Supply System serve?

Lordsburg Water Supply System serves approximately 3,298 people across 1 ZIP code in New Mexico.

Where does Lordsburg Water Supply System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 43 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Lordsburg Water Supply System serve? ▼
Lordsburg Water Supply System serves approximately 3,298 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Lordsburg Water Supply System's water source? ▼
Lordsburg Water Supply System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Lordsburg Water Supply System's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0007 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Lordsburg Water Supply System? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Lordsburg Water Supply System have a median household income of $41,600 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 100% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Lordsburg Water Supply System get its water? ▼
Lordsburg Water Supply System's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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 the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Lordsburg Water Supply System (NM): 31 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nm3522812/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Lordsburg Water Supply System (EPA ID: NM3522812) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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