Upper Holman Mdwca
EPA ID: NM3535518 · 325 people served · 1 ZIP code
Federal compliance records for Upper Holman Mdwca list 10 open violations that have not yet been resolved — the utility serves approximately 325 people, and each outstanding finding remains logged and active in the EPA enforcement database.
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 3 (2023) to 1 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Upper Holman Mdwca Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Upper Holman 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.
About 7% of homes in Mora 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 Upper Holman Mdwca compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Revised Total Coliform Rule at 10 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 9 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Lead and Copper Rule at 9 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 0700 at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Comparable Water Systems
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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
Upper Holman Mdwca (EPA ID: NM3535518) is a community water system in New Mexico that serves approximately 325 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 87723 in Holman.
Average Home Safety Score: C (59/100)
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 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| August 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| June 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| December 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| November 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 12, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| August 24, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 2, 2024 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 19, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 12, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| February 24, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 28, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 21, 2023 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 10 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 9 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 9 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 5 | No |
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 5 | Yes |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87723 | 0.008 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
- 87723 — Holman
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Upper Holman Mdwca (NM3535518) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Upper Holman Mdwca water safe to drink?
Upper Holman Mdwca has recorded 4 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 Upper Holman Mdwca serve?
Upper Holman Mdwca serves approximately 325 people across 1 ZIP code in New Mexico.
Where does Upper Holman Mdwca get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Water Source & Treatment
Where this water originates and how it's treated before reaching your tap.
Source: UPPER HOLMAN MDWCA Consumer Confidence Report.
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.
Notable events and violations
This section summarizes events the utility chose to disclose in its most recent Consumer Confidence Report, plus any federal compliance violations the utility recorded against itself. Both lists are utility-authored — ZipCheckup does not audit, judge, or reorder them.
Federal compliance violations on record
These entries are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR violations section. EPA defines four broad violation categories: Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL), Treatment Technique (TT), Monitoring & Reporting (M&R), and Public Notification (PN).
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treatment technique2023-09-24/2024-02-10
FAILURE ADDRESS DEFICIENCY (GWR)
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monitoring2024-10-01/2024
FOLLOW-UP OR ROUTINE TAP M/R (LCR)
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public notice2023-10-28/2024-02-10
PUBLIC NOTICE RULE LINKED TO VIOLATION
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public notice2019-03-30/2024
PUBLIC NOTICE RULE NOT LINKED VIOLATION
Violations record from UPPER HOLMAN MDWCA Consumer Confidence Report.
ZipCheckup note: items above reflect what the utility published in its most recent CCR. Federal violation records are also tracked separately by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) — the SDWIS record is the authoritative federal source for any specific regulatory action.
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