Alto Mountain Village
EPA ID: NM3530414 · 271 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Alto Mountain Village (NM3530414): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Based on the latest federal compliance data, Alto Mountain Village has 1 violation that the EPA has not yet closed - those outstanding findings are part of the enforcement record for a utility that delivers water to approximately 271 people throughout its service territory.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Alto Mountain Village Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Alto Mountain Village serves a community with a median household income of $95,479 and an estimated 3,178 residents across its service area.
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.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Alto Mountain Village'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Alto Mountain Village compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Lead and Copper Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Revised Total Coliform Rule at 2 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Surface Water Treatment 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.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in New Mexico
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
Alto Mountain Village (EPA ID: NM3530414) is a community water system in New Mexico that serves approximately 271 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 88312 in Alto.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 9 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 24, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| June 20, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 25, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 5, 2024 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Resolved |
| November 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | Revised Total Coliform 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 3 | No |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | Yes |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 2 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 1 | Yes |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0043 mg/L | No | N/A |
The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.
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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.
- 88312 - Alto
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Alto Mountain Village (NM3530414) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Alto Mountain Village water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does Alto Mountain Village serve?
Alto Mountain Village serves approximately 271 people across 1 ZIP code in New Mexico.
Where does Alto Mountain Village get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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