Miami Water Users Association
EPA ID: NM3526504 · 135 people served · 2 ZIP codes
13 open EPA findings remain on record at Miami Water Users Association — the utility supplies approximately 135 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 2 (2023) to 11 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Miami Water Users Association Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade F
Service Area Demographics
The Miami Water Users Association serves a community with a median household income of $44,521 and an estimated 2,040 residents across its service area. Approximately 76% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 100% 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?
Miami Water Users Association's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
About 1% of homes in Colfax 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
Detected Contaminants
How Miami Water Users Association compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 13 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Lead and Copper Rule at 9 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Fecal Coliform at 2 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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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
Miami Water Users Association (EPA ID: NM3526504) is a community water system in New Mexico that serves approximately 135 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: F (33/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Unresolved |
| June 14, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Unresolved |
| November 29, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Unresolved |
| August 17, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Unresolved |
| May 25, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Unresolved |
| February 24, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Unresolved |
| October 21, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Unresolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 13 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 9 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 4 | Yes |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 2 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter →
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water, people who frequently shower in chlorinated water.
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87729 | 0.005 mg/L | No | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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ZIP Codes Served
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Miami Water Users Association (NM3526504) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Miami Water Users Association water safe to drink?
Miami Water Users Association has recorded 17 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does Miami Water Users Association serve?
Miami Water Users Association serves approximately 135 people across 2 ZIP codes in New Mexico.
Where does Miami Water Users Association get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Water Source & Treatment
Where this water originates and how it's treated before reaching your tap.
Source: MIAMI WATER USERS ASSOCIATION Consumer Confidence Report.
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.
Treatment regime
How this utility classifies its treatment process and what each reported treatment chemical does.
Treatment chemicals and what each one does
Chemical names are reported verbatim by the utility. Purpose categories are ZipCheckup annotations based on standard drinking-water treatment practice.
Treatment classification and chemical list sourced from MIAMI WATER USERS ASSOCIATION Consumer Confidence Report.
Treatment intensity is a ZipCheckup-derived classification based on the chemicals and processes the utility reports. Chemicals and contamination sources are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR filing. Routine federal monitoring and contaminant testing shown elsewhere on this page determine whether the water meets safety standards, not the treatment classification.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
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.
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.
Notable events and violations
This section summarizes events the utility chose to disclose in its most recent Consumer Confidence Report, plus any federal compliance violations the utility recorded against itself. Both lists are utility-authored — ZipCheckup does not audit, judge, or reorder them.
Federal compliance violations on record
These entries are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR violations section. EPA defines four broad violation categories: Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL), Treatment Technique (TT), Monitoring & Reporting (M&R), and Public Notification (PN).
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MCL, LRAA · Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)2024-01-01 to 2024-03-31
MCL exceeded for Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) in Q1 2024
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MCL, LRAA · Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)2024-04-01 to 2024-06-30
MCL exceeded for Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) in Q2 2024
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MONITORING, ROUTINE (IESWTR/LT1), MAJOR2024-07-01 to 2024-07-31
Monitoring and reporting violation under the Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
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PUBLIC NOTICE RULE LINKED TO VIOLATION2023-10-21 to 2024-12-31
Failure to provide timely public notices related to violations
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PUBLIC NOTICE RULE LINKED TO VIOLATION2024-02-24 to 2024-12-31
Failure to provide timely public notices related to violations
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PUBLIC NOTICE RULE LINKED TO VIOLATION2024-05-25 to 2024-12-31
Failure to provide timely public notices related to violations
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PUBLIC NOTICE RULE LINKED TO VIOLATION2024-08-17 to 2024-09-24
Failure to provide timely public notices related to violations
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PUBLIC NOTICE RULE LINKED TO VIOLATION2024-11-29 to 2024-12-31
Failure to provide timely public notices related to violations
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MCL, LRAA · Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM)2024-01-01 to 2024-03-31
MCL exceeded for Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) in Q1 2024
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MCL, LRAA · Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM)2024-04-01 to 2024-06-30
MCL exceeded for Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) in Q2 2024
Violations record from MIAMI WATER USERS ASSOCIATION Consumer Confidence Report.
Notable events from the utility's CCR
These bullet entries are the utility's own narration of operational, regulatory, or infrastructure events during the reporting period.
- Multiple MCL violations for Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) and Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) in first half of 2024
- Failure to issue required public notices associated with violations
ZipCheckup note: items above reflect what the utility published in its most recent CCR. Federal violation records are also tracked separately by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) — the SDWIS record is the authoritative federal source for any specific regulatory action.
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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