Water System Report NM

Eileen Acres

EPA ID: NM3564019 · 462 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Water monitoring history at Eileen Acres shows a clean slate — EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 462 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.

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

462
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$164K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 2 (2023) to 1 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Eileen Acres Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$74,656
Median Household Income
40,611
Service Area Population
57%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
77th
Energy Burden Percentile
47%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Eileen Acres serves a community with a median household income of $74,656 and an estimated 40,611 residents across its service area. Approximately 47% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 57% 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

Eileen Acres'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
13th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
17th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

37 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
33 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 53% 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. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

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

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $800
Radon Mitigation $400
PFAS Treatment $200
Water Filtration $100
Total Estimated Cost $1,500

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 $1,500 (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

Eileen Acres (EPA ID: NM3564019) is a community water system in New Mexico that serves approximately 462 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Eileen Acres (NM3564019) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eileen Acres water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Eileen Acres serve?

Eileen Acres serves approximately 462 people across 3 ZIP codes in New Mexico.

Where does Eileen Acres 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
7
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 2008-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 457
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?
Eileen Acres meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Eileen Acres serve?
Eileen Acres serves approximately 462 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Eileen Acres's water source?
Eileen Acres draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Eileen Acres's service area?
The Eileen Acres service area has a median household income of $74,656. EPA EJScreen data classifies 57% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Eileen Acres get its water?
Eileen Acres'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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