Vermejo Park - Headquarters
EPA ID: NM3550504 · 120 people served · 1 ZIP code
Vermejo Park - Headquarters's five-year compliance history is clean by every EPA metric — no health-based violations, no monitoring lapses, no enforcement actions on record, reflecting consistent performance for a utility that supplies water to approximately 120 residents year after year.
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 2 (2021) to 1 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Demographics
The Vermejo Park - Headquarters serves a community with a median household income of $52,856 and an estimated 7,055 residents across its service area. Approximately 78% 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?
Vermejo Park - Headquarters'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 Colfax 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
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
Vermejo Park - Headquarters (EPA ID: NM3550504) is a community water system in New Mexico that serves approximately 120 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 87740 in Raton.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
- 87740 — Raton
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Vermejo Park - Headquarters (NM3550504) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Vermejo Park - Headquarters water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Vermejo Park - Headquarters has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Vermejo Park - Headquarters serve?
Vermejo Park - Headquarters serves approximately 120 people across 1 ZIP code in New Mexico.
Where does Vermejo Park - Headquarters get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.