Water System Report NM

Meadow Lake Water System

EPA ID: NM3532032 ยท 2,760 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Meadow Lake Water System (NM3532032): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, Meadow Lake Water System has supplied tap water to 2,760 residents with no violations of any type on record.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,760
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0011 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$207K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Meadow Lake Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$61,947
Median Household Income
46,211
Service Area Population
67%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
37%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Meadow Lake Water System serves a community with a median household income of $61,947 and an estimated 46,211 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 67% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Meadow Lake Water System'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

29 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
41 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 41% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,900

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

Meadow Lake Water System (EPA ID: NM3532032) is a community water system in New Mexico that serves approximately 2,760 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 87031 in Los Lunas.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0011 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.

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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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Meadow Lake Water System (NM3532032) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Meadow Lake Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Meadow Lake Water System in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Meadow Lake Water System serve?

Meadow Lake Water System serves approximately 2,760 people across 1 ZIP code in New Mexico.

Where does Meadow Lake Water System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Meadow Lake Water System meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Meadow Lake Water System serve?
Meadow Lake Water System serves approximately 2,760 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Meadow Lake Water System's water source?
Meadow Lake Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Meadow Lake Water System's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0011 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Meadow Lake Water System's service area?
The Meadow Lake Water System service area has a median household income of $61,947. EPA EJScreen data classifies 67% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Meadow Lake Water System get its water?
Meadow Lake Water System'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Meadow Lake Water System Water Quality Report, NM. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nm3532032/
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