Moriarty Water System
EPA ID: NM3524230 · 2,825 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Moriarty Water System (NM3524230): 5 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Marked active and unresolved in the EPA record: 5 violations at Moriarty Water System, whose service population is approximately 2,825 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Moriarty Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Moriarty Water System have a median household income of $40,688 and about 6,858 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 52% 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.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Moriarty Water 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.
Infrastructure Risk
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Moriarty Water System (EPA ID: NM3524230) is a community water system in New Mexico that serves approximately 2,825 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 5 resolved, 0 archived, 2 addressed, and 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 8, 2025 | E. COLI | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| February 8, 2025 | E. COLI | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| February 8, 2025 | E. COLI | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 17, 2024 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Health-based | Addressed (current) |
| October 17, 2024 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| January 1, 2023 | Ethylbenzene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 18, 2022 | Groundwater Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 26, 2021 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | Consumer Confidence 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| E. COLI | Monitoring & Reporting | 3 | No |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | Yes |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 2 | No |
| Ethylbenzene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 1 | No |
| Groundwater Rule | Other Violation | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0088 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
2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are 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 Moriarty Water System (NM3524230) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Moriarty Water System water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Moriarty Water System. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Moriarty Water System serve?
Moriarty Water System serves approximately 2,825 people across 2 ZIP codes in New Mexico.
Where does Moriarty Water System get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: No PFAS Reported Above Reporting Levels
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were reported above UCMR5 minimum reporting levels.
EPA's April 2024 PFAS rule sets MCLs of 4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS and 10 ppt for PFHxS, PFNA and HFPO-DA (GenX); water systems must comply from 2029. Other PFAS compounds have no individual federal MCL. A state standard is shown only where this system's state has its own enforceable PFAS limit. Detection results are EPA UCMR5 samples, not a measurement at your tap.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
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