Rad Water Users Coop
EPA ID: NM3564420 · 641 people served · 1 ZIP code
Rad Water Users Coop earns a clean bill from EPA monitoring — no violations in five years across a service area of 641 people.
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 1 (2024) to 1 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Rad Water Users Coop Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Rad Water Users Coop serves a community with a median household income of $46,773 and an estimated 6,689 residents across its service area. Approximately 85% 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?
Rad Water Users Coop'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 Quay 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
Rad Water Users Coop (EPA ID: NM3564420) is a community water system in New Mexico that serves approximately 641 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 88401 in Tucumcari.
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
- 88401 — Tucumcari
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Rad Water Users Coop (NM3564420) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rad Water Users Coop water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Rad Water Users Coop has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Rad Water Users Coop serve?
Rad Water Users Coop serves approximately 641 people across 1 ZIP code in New Mexico.
Where does Rad Water Users Coop get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.