Water System Report NM

Sontera Acres Mobile Manor

EPA ID: NM3540407 · 156 people served · 1 ZIP code

In every reporting cycle over the past five years, Sontera Acres Mobile Manor has come through without a single EPA violation — a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 156 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

156
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$110K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Sontera Acres Mobile Manor Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$39,814
Median Household Income
1,410
Service Area Population
66%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
38%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Sontera Acres Mobile Manor serves a community with a median household income of $39,814 and an estimated 1,410 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 66% 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?

Groundwater

Sontera Acres Mobile Manor'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
70th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Doña Ana County, New Mexico rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

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

30 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
40 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 43% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.

State limits: PFOA: 0.012 ppt, PFOS: 0.012 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
PFAS Treatment $500
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,200 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Sontera Acres Mobile Manor (EPA ID: NM3540407) is a community water system in New Mexico that serves approximately 156 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 88047 in Mesilla Park.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Sontera Acres Mobile Manor (NM3540407) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sontera Acres Mobile Manor water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Sontera Acres Mobile Manor has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Sontera Acres Mobile Manor serve?

Sontera Acres Mobile Manor serves approximately 156 people across 1 ZIP code in New Mexico.

Where does Sontera Acres Mobile Manor get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
58
Confirmed Non-Lead

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.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 156
Reported to New Mexico

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Sontera Acres Mobile Manor meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Sontera Acres Mobile Manor serve?
Sontera Acres Mobile Manor serves approximately 156 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Sontera Acres Mobile Manor's water source?
Sontera Acres Mobile Manor draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Sontera Acres Mobile Manor's service area?
The Sontera Acres Mobile Manor service area has a median household income of $39,814. EPA EJScreen data classifies 66% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Sontera Acres Mobile Manor get its water?
Sontera Acres Mobile Manor'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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