Water System Report NM

Sierra Los Pinos Hoa

EPA ID: NM3565423 · 300 people served · 1 ZIP code

Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, Sierra Los Pinos Hoa kept a clean EPA record — five years, no issues, 300 people served.

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

300
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$436K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 2 (2021) to 2 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Sierra Los Pinos Hoa Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$149,326
Median Household Income
1,338
Service Area Population
41%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
66%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Sierra Los Pinos Hoa serves a community with a median household income of $149,326 and an estimated 1,338 residents across its service area. Approximately 66% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 41% 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

Sierra Los Pinos Hoa'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
70th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Sandoval County, New Mexico rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 77% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,200

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

Sierra Los Pinos Hoa (EPA ID: NM3565423) is a community water system in New Mexico that serves approximately 300 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 87025 in Jemez Springs.

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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ZIP Codes Served

  • 87025 — Jemez Springs

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Sierra Los Pinos Hoa (NM3565423) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sierra Los Pinos Hoa water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Sierra Los Pinos Hoa has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Sierra Los Pinos Hoa serve?

Sierra Los Pinos Hoa serves approximately 300 people across 1 ZIP code in New Mexico.

Where does Sierra Los Pinos Hoa 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
140
Unknown Material
24
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 2018-01-01 exceeded the federal lead action level (0.015 mg/L).
Population served: 300
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?
Sierra Los Pinos Hoa meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Sierra Los Pinos Hoa serve?
Sierra Los Pinos Hoa serves approximately 300 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Sierra Los Pinos Hoa's water source?
Sierra Los Pinos Hoa draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Sierra Los Pinos Hoa's service area?
The Sierra Los Pinos Hoa service area has a median household income of $149,326. EPA EJScreen data classifies 41% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Sierra Los Pinos Hoa get its water?
Sierra Los Pinos Hoa'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.
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