Canyon Hills Area Wua
EPA ID: NM3562819 · 32 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Canyon Hills Area Wua (NM3562819): 6 health-based violations recorded since 2021. 10 violations on file at Canyon Hills Area Wua, none open; 32 people served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Canyon Hills Area Wua Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Canyon Hills Area Wua have a median household income of $53,833 and about 36,737 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 59% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 56% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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?
Canyon Hills Area Wua'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.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 1 detection recorded. 1 detection is above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.
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
Canyon Hills Area Wua (EPA ID: NM3562819) is a community water system in New Mexico that serves approximately 32 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 88310 in Alamogordo.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 10 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 8, 2023 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| August 8, 2023 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| August 8, 2023 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| August 8, 2023 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| August 8, 2023 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| August 8, 2023 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | Consumer Confidence 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groundwater Rule | Other Violation | 6 | Yes |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 4 | No |
Lead & Copper
Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.0017 mg/L (2007-12-31).
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.
- 88310 - Alamogordo
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Canyon Hills Area Wua (NM3562819) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Canyon Hills Area Wua water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Canyon Hills Area Wua; its 10 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Canyon Hills Area Wua serve?
Canyon Hills Area Wua serves approximately 32 people across 1 ZIP code in New Mexico.
Where does Canyon Hills Area Wua get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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