Current Health-Based Noncompliance NM 4 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Pena Blanca Water & Sanitation District

EPA ID: NM3531623 · 700 people served · 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Pena Blanca Water & Sanitation District (NM3531623): 6 unresolved EPA violations on record. While corrective steps may be in progress, Pena Blanca Water & Sanitation District currently shows 6 EPA violations unresolved - serving a population of approximately 700.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C · 67
Avg Safety Score
700
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
24
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0018 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
10
Contaminants Flagged
$145K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Pena Blanca Water & Sanitation District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$61,354
Median Household Income
3,108
Service Area Population
41%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
61%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Pena Blanca Water & Sanitation District serves a community with a median household income of $61,354 and an estimated 3,108 residents across its service area. Approximately 61% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 41% 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?

Groundwater

Pena Blanca Water & Sanitation District'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
70th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 77% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Pena Blanca Water & Sanitation District compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 2 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 2 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 7 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP 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.

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

Radon Mitigation
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,200 (one-time) vs. $15,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Pena Blanca Water & Sanitation District (EPA ID: NM3531623) is a community water system in New Mexico that serves approximately 700 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 87052 in Santo Domingo Pueblo.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (67/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 1 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

1 current health-based noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 18 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 6 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
March 6, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 18, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 11, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 31, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
July 31, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
December 16, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 27, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Health-based Resolved
September 28, 2023 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
June 18, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
February 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
April 17, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Stage 1 DBP 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 7 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 2 Yes
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 2 Yes
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 2 No
Total Coliform Microbiological 1 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0018 mg/L No N/A

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

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

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.

  • 87052 - Santo Domingo Pueblo

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Pena Blanca Water & Sanitation District (NM3531623) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pena Blanca Water & Sanitation District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Pena Blanca Water & Sanitation District. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Pena Blanca Water & Sanitation District serve?

Pena Blanca Water & Sanitation District serves approximately 700 people across 1 ZIP code in New Mexico.

Where does Pena Blanca Water & Sanitation District get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Pena Blanca Water & Sanitation District safe to drink?
Pena Blanca Water & Sanitation District has a C safety grade based on 24 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Pena Blanca Water & Sanitation District's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Lead and Copper Rule, Stage 1 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Pena Blanca Water & Sanitation District serve?
Pena Blanca Water & Sanitation District serves approximately 700 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Pena Blanca Water & Sanitation District's water source?
Pena Blanca Water & Sanitation District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Pena Blanca Water & Sanitation District's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0018 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Pena Blanca Water & Sanitation District's service area?
The Pena Blanca Water & Sanitation District service area has a median household income of $61,354. EPA EJScreen data classifies 41% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Pena Blanca Water & Sanitation District get its water?
Pena Blanca Water & Sanitation District'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. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

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