Artesia Rural Water Cooperative
EPA ID: NM3530608 · 1,950 people served · 5 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Artesia Rural Water Cooperative (NM3530608): 4 health-based violations recorded since 2021. Within the EPA violation records on file, Artesia Rural Water Cooperative accumulated 4 violations, and every finding is recorded as resolved; the utility supplies water to approximately 1,950 people. Resolution of past violations is not a statement about current water quality.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Artesia Rural Water Cooperative Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Artesia Rural Water Cooperative have a median household income of $80,046 and about 59,751 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 51% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 56% 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?
Artesia Rural Water Cooperative'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
Artesia Rural Water Cooperative (EPA ID: NM3530608) is a community water system in New Mexico that serves approximately 1,950 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2025 | Thallium, Total | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Thallium, Total | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Thallium, Total | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Thallium, Total | Health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thallium, Total | Other Violation | 4 | Yes |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.001 mg/L | No | 2024-12-31 |
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
5 of 5 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 Artesia Rural Water Cooperative (NM3530608) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Artesia Rural Water Cooperative water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Artesia Rural Water Cooperative; its 4 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Artesia Rural Water Cooperative serve?
Artesia Rural Water Cooperative serves approximately 1,950 people across 5 ZIP codes in New Mexico.
Where does Artesia Rural Water Cooperative get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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