Current Health-Based Noncompliance NM 6 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS ON RECORD

Cuatro Villas Mdwca

EPA ID: NM3533526 ยท 420 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Cuatro Villas Mdwca (NM3533526): 14 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. In the federal compliance data used here, Cuatro Villas Mdwca has 14 violations listed as open; the utility serves approximately 420 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

420
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
22
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
Below the reporting limit
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2027-12-31)
Zone 1
County Radon Potential ยท High
6
Contaminants Flagged
$225K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Cuatro Villas Mdwca Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$55,851
Median Household Income
23,488
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
24%
Disadvantaged Population
47th
Poverty Percentile
37th
Energy Burden Percentile
65%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Cuatro Villas Mdwca have a median household income of $55,851 and about 23,488 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 65% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Cuatro Villas Mdwca'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
43th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

43 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
27 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 61% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in New Mexico

East Pecos Mdwca
413 people
3 violations
St Johns Mhp
431 people
6 violations
7 violations
Arroyo Seco Mdwca
444 people
11 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $600

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Property Value Decline $11,250

5% of median home value (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$13,125
10 years
$26,250
20 years
$52,500

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $600 (one-time) vs. $26,250 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Cuatro Villas Mdwca (EPA ID: NM3533526) is a community water system in New Mexico that serves approximately 420 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

6 current health-based noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 8 resolved, 0 archived, 2 addressed, and 12 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
October 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 17, 2024 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Health-based Addressed (current)
October 17, 2024 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Non-health-based Addressed (current)
October 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
September 27, 2024 Public Notice Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
September 4, 2024 Groundwater Rule Health-based Unaddressed (current)
September 4, 2024 Groundwater Rule Health-based Unaddressed (current)
September 4, 2024 Groundwater Rule Health-based Unaddressed (current)
September 4, 2024 Groundwater Rule Health-based Unaddressed (current)
September 4, 2024 Groundwater Rule Health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
June 9, 2024 Groundwater Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 22, 2022 Public Notice Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2022 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Chlorine Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 10 No
Groundwater Rule Other Violation 6 Yes
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting 2 Yes
Public Notice Other (notice or report rule) 2 No
Chlorine Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Chlorine Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
Below the reporting limit No 2027-12-31

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

3 of 3 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1.

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 Cuatro Villas Mdwca (NM3533526) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cuatro Villas Mdwca water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 6 current health-based noncompliance records for Cuatro Villas Mdwca. 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 Cuatro Villas Mdwca serve?

Cuatro Villas Mdwca serves approximately 420 people across 3 ZIP codes in New Mexico.

Where does Cuatro Villas Mdwca get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 22 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Cuatro Villas Mdwca serve? ▼
Cuatro Villas Mdwca serves approximately 420 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Cuatro Villas Mdwca's water source? ▼
Cuatro Villas Mdwca draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Cuatro Villas Mdwca's water? ▼
The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero. This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Cuatro Villas Mdwca? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Cuatro Villas Mdwca have a median household income of $55,851 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Cuatro Villas Mdwca get its water? ▼
Cuatro Villas Mdwca'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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Cuatro Villas Mdwca (NM): 6 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nm3533526/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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Cuatro Villas Mdwca (EPA ID: NM3533526) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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