Current Health-Based Noncompliance NM 6 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Chupadero Mdwca

EPA ID: NM3566026 ยท 131 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Chupadero Mdwca (NM3566026): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. Right now, Chupadero Mdwca shows 2 EPA violations marked active and unresolved - the provider continues to supply approximately 131 residents while each finding awaits closure.

Data: EPA SDWIS

131
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
11
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Max Lead Level
4
Contaminants Flagged
$524K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Chupadero Mdwca Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$90,504
Median Household Income
16,055
Service Area Population
28%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
37%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Chupadero Mdwca serves a community with a median household income of $90,504 and an estimated 16,055 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Chupadero Mdwca'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

30 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
40 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 43% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Chupadero Mdwca compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Contaminant 0700 at 7 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $3,600

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Property Value Decline $26,180

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$18,090
10 years
$36,180
20 years
$72,360

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $3,600 (one-time) vs. $36,180 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

Chupadero Mdwca (EPA ID: NM3566026) is a community water system in New Mexico that serves approximately 131 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 87506 in Santa Fe.

Violation History

1 current health-based noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 9 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 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
August 23, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 3, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
October 3, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
October 3, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
October 3, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 3, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
October 3, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 8, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Surface Water Treatment 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
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 7 Yes
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.002 mg/L No N/A

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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Chupadero Mdwca (NM3566026) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chupadero Mdwca water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Chupadero Mdwca. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Chupadero Mdwca serve?

Chupadero Mdwca serves approximately 131 people across 1 ZIP code in New Mexico.

Where does Chupadero Mdwca get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Chupadero Mdwca's water?
Detected contaminants include Contaminant 0700, Surface Water Treatment Rule, Stage 1 DBP Rule, Lead and Copper Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Chupadero Mdwca serve?
Chupadero Mdwca serves approximately 131 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Chupadero Mdwca's water source?
Chupadero Mdwca draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Chupadero Mdwca's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.002 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Chupadero Mdwca's service area?
The Chupadero Mdwca service area has a median household income of $90,504. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Chupadero Mdwca get its water?
Chupadero Mdwca'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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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