Water System Report NM

Twin Forks Mdwca

EPA ID: NM3571119 · 1,274 people served · 1 ZIP code

In the most recent five-year monitoring window, Twin Forks Mdwca posted zero EPA violations serving 1,274 residents.

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

1,274
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$244K
Median Home Value in Service Area

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 Twin Forks Mdwca Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$74,205
Median Household Income
664
Service Area Population
56%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
41%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Twin Forks Mdwca serves a community with a median household income of $74,205 and an estimated 664 residents across its service area. Approximately 41% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 56% 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

Twin Forks 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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
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

46 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
24 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 66% 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 Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,900

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

Twin Forks Mdwca (EPA ID: NM3571119) is a community water system in New Mexico that serves approximately 1,274 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 88339 in Mayhill.

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 Twin Forks Mdwca (NM3571119) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Twin Forks Mdwca water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Twin Forks Mdwca serve?

Twin Forks Mdwca serves approximately 1,274 people across 1 ZIP code in New Mexico.

Where does Twin Forks Mdwca 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
475
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,274
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?
Twin Forks Mdwca meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Twin Forks Mdwca serve?
Twin Forks Mdwca serves approximately 1,274 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Twin Forks Mdwca's water source?
Twin Forks Mdwca draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Twin Forks Mdwca's service area?
The Twin Forks Mdwca service area has a median household income of $74,205. EPA EJScreen data classifies 56% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Twin Forks Mdwca get its water?
Twin Forks 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.
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