Alto Mountain Village
EPA ID: NM3530414 · 271 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Alto Mountain Village (NM3530414): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Alto Mountain Village, 1 violation is listed as unresolved as of its reporting date; the utility's service area includes approximately 271 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Alto Mountain Village Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Alto Mountain Village have a median household income of $95,479 and about 3,178 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 60% 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?
Alto Mountain Village'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
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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 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| June 20, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 25, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 5, 2024 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| November 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 1, 2024 | Chlorine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | Chlorine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 3 | No |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | Yes |
| Chlorine | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 1 | No |
| Chlorine | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Groundwater Rule | 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 | 2025-12-31 |
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 available EPA compliance records 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.
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How to cite this page
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