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
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
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?
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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Pena Blanca Water & Sanitation District compares to EPA limits
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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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
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.
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How to cite this page
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