Homestead Water Company
EPA ID: NM3575530 · 222 people served · 1 ZIP code
Throughout five consecutive years of federal water monitoring, Homestead Water Company recorded zero violations — solid performance for a utility serving 222 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 1 (2021) to 1 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Homestead Water Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Homestead Water Company serves a community with a median household income of $40,688 and an estimated 6,847 residents across its service area. Approximately 44% 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?
Homestead Water Company'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 3% of homes in Torrance 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
Comparable Water Systems
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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
Homestead Water Company (EPA ID: NM3575530) is a community water system in New Mexico that serves approximately 222 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 87035 in Moriarty.
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
- 87035 — Moriarty
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Homestead Water Company (NM3575530) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Homestead Water Company water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Homestead Water Company has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Homestead Water Company serve?
Homestead Water Company serves approximately 222 people across 1 ZIP code in New Mexico.
Where does Homestead Water Company get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.