Santa Cruz Water Association
EPA ID: NM3572926 · 394 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Santa Cruz Water Association (NM3572926): 5 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Santa Cruz Water Association's EPA file includes 5 unresolved violations; the utility supplies water to approximately 394 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Santa Cruz Water Association Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Santa Cruz Water Association have a median household income of $57,077 and about 19,522 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 60% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Santa Cruz Water Association's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
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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
Santa Cruz Water Association (EPA ID: NM3572926) is a community water system in New Mexico that serves approximately 394 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 87532 in Espanola.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 39 resolved, 21 archived, 0 addressed, and 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Combined Uranium | Health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | Combined Uranium | Health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| September 25, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Combined Uranium | Health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 2025 | Combined Uranium | Health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2025 | Combined Uranium | Health-based | Archived |
| November 23, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Combined Uranium | Health-based | Archived |
| July 14, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Combined Uranium | Health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 2024 | Combined Uranium | Health-based | Archived |
| March 18, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Combined Uranium | Health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2023 | Combined Uranium | Health-based | Archived |
| August 12, 2023 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Combined Uranium | Health-based | Archived |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 24 | No |
| Combined Uranium | MCL Violation | 21 | Yes |
| Groundwater Rule | Other Violation | 7 | Yes |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 4 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 3 | No |
| Public Notice | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | Yes |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 2 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.006 mg/L | No | 2026-06-30 |
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.
- 87532 - Espanola
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Santa Cruz Water Association (NM3572926) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Santa Cruz Water Association water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Santa Cruz Water Association. 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 Santa Cruz Water Association serve?
Santa Cruz Water Association serves approximately 394 people across 1 ZIP code in New Mexico.
Where does Santa Cruz Water Association get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Santa Cruz Water Association (NM): 28 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/nm3572926/
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