Philmont Boy Scout Ranch - Headquarters
EPA ID: NM3530504 · 2,000 people served · 2 ZIP codes
Within the EPA compliance database, Philmont Boy Scout Ranch - Headquarters shows 33 violations still pending resolution — a status that applies across the full service territory of approximately 2,000 people and reflects findings that have not yet cleared the federal enforcement process or received formal closure.
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 (2021) to 2 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Philmont Boy Scout Ranch - Headquarters Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade F
Service Area Demographics
The Philmont Boy Scout Ranch - Headquarters serves a community with a median household income of $36,964 and an estimated 811 residents across its service area. Approximately 47% 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?
Philmont Boy Scout Ranch - Headquarters'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 Philmont Boy Scout Ranch - Headquarters compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 15 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Lead and Copper Rule at 20 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Chlorite at 9 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 1 mg/L. Anemia and nervous system effects in infants and children. Consider ferrous sulfate reduction filtration.
E. coli at 8 Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action) exceeds the EPA maximum of Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action). Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children. Consider UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 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
Philmont Boy Scout Ranch - Headquarters (EPA ID: NM3530504) is a community water system in New Mexico that serves approximately 2,000 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: F (37/100)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 14, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| February 1, 2025 | E. coli | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Unresolved |
| November 1, 2024 | E. coli | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Unresolved |
| April 12, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 5, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Unresolved |
| March 3, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 21, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| June 1, 2023 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| May 13, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| May 6, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| May 1, 2023 | Fecal Coliform | 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 | 20 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 15 | Yes |
| Chlorite | Disinfection Byproducts | 9 | Yes |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 8 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 6 | Yes |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 5 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 2 | No |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 2 | Yes |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 1 | Yes |
Health Risk Details
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 →
Chlorite (EPA limit: 1 mg/L)
Anemia and nervous system effects in infants and children At-risk groups: infants, developing fetuses, people with G6PD deficiency.
Removal methods: ferrous sulfate reduction, activated carbon, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter →
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 →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87714 | 0.01 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.
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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 Philmont Boy Scout Ranch - Headquarters (NM3530504) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Philmont Boy Scout Ranch - Headquarters water safe to drink?
Philmont Boy Scout Ranch - Headquarters has recorded 30 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 Philmont Boy Scout Ranch - Headquarters serve?
Philmont Boy Scout Ranch - Headquarters serves approximately 2,000 people across 2 ZIP codes in New Mexico.
Where does Philmont Boy Scout Ranch - Headquarters 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: PHILMONT BOY SCOUT RANCH - HEADQUARTERS 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 classification and chemical list sourced from PHILMONT BOY SCOUT RANCH - HEADQUARTERS 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 · Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)2024-04-01 to 2024-06-30
HAA5 exceeded MCL during LRAA period 04/01/2024 to 06/30/2024.
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MCL · Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)2024-07-01 to 2024-09-30
HAA5 exceeded MCL during LRAA period 07/01/2024 to 09/30/2024.
Violations record from PHILMONT BOY SCOUT RANCH - HEADQUARTERS Consumer Confidence Report.
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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