Cerro Regional Mdwca/swa
EPA ID: NM3574229 · 232 people served · 1 ZIP code
Even though Cerro Regional Mdwca/swa accumulated 1 violation over five years, all have been formally resolved — the provider currently meets EPA standards for 232 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Cerro Regional Mdwca/swa Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The Cerro Regional Mdwca/swa serves a community with a median household income of $76,447 and an estimated 760 residents across its service area. Approximately 53% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 100% 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?
Cerro Regional Mdwca/swa'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 2% of homes in Taos 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
Detected Contaminants
How Cerro Regional Mdwca/swa compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
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
Cerro Regional Mdwca/swa (EPA ID: NM3574229) is a community water system in New Mexico that serves approximately 232 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 87519 in Cerro.
Average Home Safety Score: C (55/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2023 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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ZIP Codes Served
- 87519 — Cerro
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Cerro Regional Mdwca/swa (NM3574229) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cerro Regional Mdwca/swa water safe to drink?
Cerro Regional Mdwca/swa has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.
How many people does Cerro Regional Mdwca/swa serve?
Cerro Regional Mdwca/swa serves approximately 232 people across 1 ZIP code in New Mexico.
Where does Cerro Regional Mdwca/swa get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Water Source & Treatment
Where this water originates and how it's treated before reaching your tap.
Source: CERRO REGIONAL MDWCA/SWA Consumer Confidence Report.
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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