University of New Mexico
EPA ID: NM3575501 · 35,000 people served · 43 ZIP codes
Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, University of New Mexico sits well above the baseline — five years of EPA monitoring show no violations, no MCL exceedances, and no enforcement actions for the full service territory of 35,000 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for University of New Mexico Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The University of New Mexico serves a community with a median household income of $63,593 and an estimated 652,362 residents across its service area. Approximately 57% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 35% 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?
University of New Mexico's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
About 2% of homes in Sandoval 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 69th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
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
University of New Mexico (EPA ID: NM3575501) is a community water system in New Mexico that serves approximately 35,000 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 43 ZIP codes across 1 community.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 41 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
This system serves 43 ZIP codes:
87101 · 87102 · 87103 · 87104 · 87105 87106 · 87107 · 87108 · 87109 · 87110 87111 · 87112 · 87113 · 87114 · 87115 87116 · 87119 · 87120 · 87121 · 87122 87123 · 87125 · 87131 · 87151 · 87153 87154 · 87158 · 87165 · 87176 · 87181 87184 · 87185 · 87187 · 87190 · 87191 87192 · 87193 · 87194 · 87195 · 87196 87197 · 87198 · 87199
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for University of New Mexico (NM3575501) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is University of New Mexico water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, University of New Mexico has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does University of New Mexico serve?
University of New Mexico serves approximately 35,000 people across 43 ZIP codes in New Mexico.
Where does University of New Mexico get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
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.