Quemado Lake Water Association
EPA ID: NM3580202 · 344 people served · 1 ZIP code
Quemado Lake Water Association shows 4 open EPA violations in current federal records for approximately 344 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 (2022) to 1 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Quemado Lake Water Association Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The Quemado Lake Water Association serves a community with a median household income of $47,798 and an estimated 840 residents across its service area. Approximately 49% 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?
Quemado Lake Water Association'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 5% of homes in Catron 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 Quemado Lake Water Association compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 8 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Lead and Copper Rule at 7 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 2 DBP Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Revised Total Coliform Rule at 3 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
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
Quemado Lake Water Association (EPA ID: NM3580202) is a community water system in New Mexico that serves approximately 344 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 87829 in Quemado.
Average Home Safety Score: C (69/100)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 24, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Health-based | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| August 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| August 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| September 12, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| August 26, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| March 4, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| February 10, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Health-based | 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 | 8 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 7 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 6 | Yes |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 4 | Yes |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 3 | No |
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 2 | Yes |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87829 | 0.002 mg/L | No | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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ZIP Codes Served
- 87829 — Quemado
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Quemado Lake Water Association (NM3580202) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Quemado Lake Water Association water safe to drink?
Quemado Lake Water Association has recorded 5 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does Quemado Lake Water Association serve?
Quemado Lake Water Association serves approximately 344 people across 1 ZIP code in New Mexico.
Where does Quemado Lake Water Association 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: QUEMADO LAKE WATER ASSOCIATION 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.
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