Village of Angel Fire
EPA ID: NM3531904 · 6,045 people served · 1 ZIP code
Village of Angel Fire carries 7 open EPA violations that remain unresolved in the federal system — approximately 6,045 people fall within its service area.
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 (2023) to 2 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Village of Angel Fire Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade D
Service Area Demographics
The Village of Angel Fire serves a community with a median household income of $75,224 and an estimated 1,472 residents across its service area. Approximately 43% 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?
Village of Angel Fire'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.
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 Village of Angel Fire compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Lead and Copper Rule at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 0700 at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in New Mexico
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
Village of Angel Fire (EPA ID: NM3531904) is a community water system in New Mexico that serves approximately 6,045 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 87710 in Angel Fire.
Average Home Safety Score: D (46/100)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| February 21, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Unresolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Health-based | Unresolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| June 6, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| May 19, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 24, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| March 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 26, 2023 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Resolved |
| August 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| March 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | 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 | 5 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 5 | Yes |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 4 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 3 | No |
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 3 | Yes |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | Yes |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87710 | 0.0059 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
- 87710 — Angel Fire
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Village of Angel Fire (NM3531904) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Village of Angel Fire water safe to drink?
Village of Angel Fire has recorded 5 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 Village of Angel Fire serve?
Village of Angel Fire serves approximately 6,045 people across 1 ZIP code in New Mexico.
Where does Village of Angel Fire get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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