Current Noncompliance NM

San Antonio Mdwca

EPA ID: NM3573928 ยท 1,344 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for San Antonio Mdwca (NM3573928): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. In the current EPA monitoring period, San Antonio Mdwca has 1 violation still listed as unresolved, with the utility supplying water to approximately 1,344 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,344
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
6
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Max Lead Level
4
Contaminants Flagged
$190K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for San Antonio Mdwca Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$54,032
Median Household Income
9,475
Service Area Population
83%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
68%
Pre-1986 Housing

The San Antonio Mdwca serves a community with a median household income of $54,032 and an estimated 9,475 residents across its service area. Approximately 68% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 83% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

San Antonio 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

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

61 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
7 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 90% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How San Antonio Mdwca compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Lead and Copper Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Total Coliform at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in New Mexico

5 violations
2 violations
Arenas Valley Mdwca
1,204 people
6 violations
2 violations
Agua Sana Wua
1,514 people
14 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,850
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,550

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 Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,550 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

San Antonio Mdwca (EPA ID: NM3573928) is a community water system in New Mexico that serves approximately 1,344 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 5 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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
February 25, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
June 24, 2021 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
March 29, 2021 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
March 12, 2021 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Total Coliform Microbiological 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 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 San Antonio Mdwca (NM3573928) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is San Antonio Mdwca water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does San Antonio Mdwca serve?

San Antonio Mdwca serves approximately 1,344 people across 2 ZIP codes in New Mexico.

Where does San Antonio Mdwca get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in San Antonio Mdwca's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead and Copper Rule, Total Coliform, Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Revised Total Coliform 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 San Antonio Mdwca serve?
San Antonio Mdwca serves approximately 1,344 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is San Antonio Mdwca's water source?
San Antonio Mdwca draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in San Antonio 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 San Antonio Mdwca's service area?
The San Antonio Mdwca service area has a median household income of $54,032. EPA EJScreen data classifies 83% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does San Antonio Mdwca get its water?
San Antonio 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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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3

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