Alcalde Mdwca
EPA ID: NM3535021 · 927 people served · 4 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Alcalde Mdwca (NM3535021): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Current EPA status: Alcalde Mdwca, 1 open violation, 927 people served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Alcalde Mdwca Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Alcalde Mdwca serves a community with a median household income of $73,405 and an estimated 8,356 residents across its service area. Approximately 60% 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?
Alcalde 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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Alcalde Mdwca compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 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 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Barium at 10 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 2 mg/L.
Lead and Copper 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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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
Alcalde Mdwca (EPA ID: NM3535021) is a community water system in New Mexico that serves approximately 927 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 12 resolved, 1 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Barium | Health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2025 | Barium | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Barium | Health-based | Resolved |
| March 21, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 1, 2025 | Barium | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Barium | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Barium | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Barium | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Barium | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Barium | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Barium | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| March 18, 2021 | Lead and Copper 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barium | Inorganic | 10 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.00056 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 Alcalde Mdwca (NM3535021) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Alcalde Mdwca water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does Alcalde Mdwca serve?
Alcalde Mdwca serves approximately 927 people across 4 ZIP codes in New Mexico.
Where does Alcalde Mdwca get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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