Timberon W and Sd
EPA ID: NM3546419 · 2,698 people served · 1 ZIP code
Pulled from the federal compliance ledger, 19 violations at Timberon W and Sd remain without resolution — the utility delivers drinking water to roughly 2,698 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Timberon W and Sd Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade D
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Timberon W and Sd'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 1% of homes in Otero 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 Timberon W and Sd compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
E. coli at 9 Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action) exceeds the EPA maximum of Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action). Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children. Consider UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration.
Lead and Copper Rule at 7 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Fecal Coliform at 5 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Contaminant 0800 at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
E. coli was detected in this water system. UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Timberon W and Sd (EPA ID: NM3546419) is a community water system in New Mexico that serves approximately 2,698 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 88350 in Timberon.
Average Home Safety Score: D (53/100)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 15, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 12, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| December 26, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| December 1, 2024 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| December 1, 2024 | E. coli | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| December 1, 2024 | Contaminant 0800 | Health-based | Unresolved |
| November 15, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| November 1, 2024 | E. coli | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| November 1, 2024 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| November 1, 2024 | E. coli | Health-based | Unresolved |
| November 1, 2024 | Contaminant 0800 | Health-based | Unresolved |
| October 27, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| October 1, 2024 | E. coli | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Contaminant 0800 | Health-based | Unresolved |
| September 1, 2024 | E. coli | Health-based | Unresolved |
| September 1, 2024 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| August 1, 2024 | Fecal Coliform | Health-based | Unresolved |
| May 16, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2023 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| E. coli | Microbiological | 9 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 7 | No |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 5 | Yes |
| Contaminant 0800 | Other Violation | 3 | Yes |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 1 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
E. coli (EPA limit: Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action))
Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children At-risk groups: children under 5, elderly, immunocompromised individuals, pregnant women.
Removal methods: UV disinfection (99.99%), chlorination, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88350 | 0.0031 mg/L | No | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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ZIP Codes Served
- 88350 — Timberon
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Timberon W and Sd (NM3546419) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Timberon W and Sd water safe to drink?
Timberon W and Sd has recorded 6 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 Timberon W and Sd serve?
Timberon W and Sd serves approximately 2,698 people across 1 ZIP code in New Mexico.
Where does Timberon W and Sd 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: Timberon W and SD 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 technique01/01/2023-2024
FAILURE ADDRESS DEFICIENCY (IESWTR)
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treatment technique01/01/2024-01/31/2024
FAILURE ADDRESS DEFICIENCY (IESWTR)
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treatment technique01/01/2024-2024
FAILURE ADDRESS DEFICIENCY (IESWTR)
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monitoring11/01/2024-11/30/2024
ROUTINE (IESWTR/LT1), MAJOR
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monitoring12/01/2024-12/31/2024
ROUTINE (IESWTR/LT1), MAJOR
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monitoring09/01/2024-09/30/2024
ROUTINE (IESWTR/LT1), MINOR
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monitoring10/01/2024-10/31/2024
ROUTINE (IESWTR/LT1), MINOR
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monitoring08/01/2024-08/31/2024
MONTHLY COMB FLTR EFFLUENT (IESWTR/LT1)
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treatment technique10/01/2024-10/31/2024
FAILURE TO PROVIDE LT2 TREATMENT
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treatment technique11/01/2024-11/30/2024
FAILURE TO PROVIDE LT2 TREATMENT
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treatment technique12/01/2024-12/31/2024
FAILURE TO PROVIDE LT2 TREATMENT
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public notice rule02/24/2024-03/25/2024
LINKED TO VIOLATION
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public notice rule05/16/2024-2024
LINKED TO VIOLATION
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public notice rule10/27/2024-2024
LINKED TO VIOLATION
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public notice rule11/15/2024-2024
LINKED TO VIOLATION
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public notice rule12/26/2024-2024
LINKED TO VIOLATION
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monitoring11/01/2024-11/30/2024
RTN/RPT MAJOR (SWTR-FILTER)
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monitoring10/01/2024-10/31/2024
RTN/RPT MINOR (SWTR-FILTER)
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monitoring12/01/2024-12/31/2024
RTN/RPT MINOR (SWTR-FILTER)
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monitoring09/01/2024-09/30/2024
RES DISINFECT CONCENTRATION (SWTR)
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monitoring11/01/2024-11/30/2024
RES DISINFECT CONCENTRATION (SWTR)
Violations record from Timberon W and SD 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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