La Asociacion De Agua De Los Brazos
EPA ID: NM3566221 · 32 people served · 1 ZIP code
Unlike many utilities its size, La Asociacion De Agua De Los Brazos carries a violation-free five-year record — no EPA notices, no MCL exceedances, serving 32 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 (2022) to 2 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for La Asociacion De Agua De Los Brazos Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
La Asociacion De Agua De Los Brazos'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 3% of homes in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in New Mexico
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
La Asociacion De Agua De Los Brazos (EPA ID: NM3566221) is a community water system in New Mexico that serves approximately 32 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 87551 in Los Ojos.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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ZIP Codes Served
- 87551 — Los Ojos
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for La Asociacion De Agua De Los Brazos (NM3566221) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is La Asociacion De Agua De Los Brazos water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, La Asociacion De Agua De Los Brazos has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does La Asociacion De Agua De Los Brazos serve?
La Asociacion De Agua De Los Brazos serves approximately 32 people across 1 ZIP code in New Mexico.
Where does La Asociacion De Agua De Los Brazos get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.