Cuatro Villas Mdwca
EPA ID: NM3533526 · 420 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Cuatro Villas Mdwca (NM3533526): 14 unresolved EPA violations on record. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Cuatro Villas Mdwca, 14 violations are listed as unresolved - those findings cover the utility's service area of approximately 420 people and remain open in the federal compliance system, awaiting formal corrective action documentation.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Cuatro Villas Mdwca Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Cuatro Villas Mdwca serves a community with a median household income of $55,851 and an estimated 23,488 residents across its service area. Approximately 65% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Cuatro Villas Mdwca'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Cuatro Villas Mdwca compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 10 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 0700 at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Lead and Copper Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 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
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
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 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Health-based | Addressed (current) |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| October 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| September 27, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| September 4, 2024 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| September 4, 2024 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| September 4, 2024 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| September 4, 2024 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| September 4, 2024 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| June 9, 2024 | Contaminant 0700 | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 1, 2023 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2023 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2022 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 22, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2022 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Revised Total Coliform 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 10 | No |
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 6 | Yes |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 1 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 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.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record 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
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