Current Noncompliance NM

La Cienega Mdwca

EPA ID: NM3537526 ยท 321 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for La Cienega Mdwca (NM3537526): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Open violations at La Cienega Mdwca number 1 in the EPA compliance data, for a system that serves about 321 people. An open status describes how each violation is logged in the federal record; it is not a measurement of what comes out of any individual tap.

Data: EPA SDWIS

321
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
2
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0034 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
2
Contaminants Flagged
$333K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for La Cienega Mdwca Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$62,955
Median Household Income
51,109
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
28%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
28%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with La Cienega Mdwca have a median household income of $62,955 and about 51,109 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

La Cienega 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

32 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
38 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 46% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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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 $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $600 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

La Cienega Mdwca (EPA ID: NM3537526) is a community water system in New Mexico that serves approximately 321 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 87507 in Santa Fe.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 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
August 17, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2022 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
Public Notice Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Public Notice Other (notice or report rule) 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0034 mg/L No 2025-12-31

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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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 available EPA compliance records for La Cienega Mdwca (NM3537526) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is La Cienega 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 La Cienega Mdwca serve?

La Cienega Mdwca serves approximately 321 people across 1 ZIP code in New Mexico.

Where does La Cienega Mdwca get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 2 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 La Cienega Mdwca serve? ▼
La Cienega Mdwca serves approximately 321 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is La Cienega Mdwca's water source? ▼
La Cienega Mdwca draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in La Cienega Mdwca's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0034 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-12-31). 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 La Cienega Mdwca? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to La Cienega Mdwca have a median household income of $62,955 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does La Cienega Mdwca get its water? ▼
La Cienega 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. Based on the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). La Cienega Mdwca (NM): 2 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nm3537526/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

La Cienega Mdwca (EPA ID: NM3537526) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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