Rio Del Oro Water System
EPA ID: NM3580232 · 4,387 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Rio Del Oro Water System (NM3580232): 1 health-based violation recorded since 2021. Per the federal file, all 1 violation logged for Rio Del Oro Water System carry a resolved status, and around 4,387 people get water from this system.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Rio Del Oro Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Rio Del Oro Water System have a median household income of $51,537 and about 21,375 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 54% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 67% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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?
Rio Del Oro Water System's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
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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
Rio Del Oro Water System (EPA ID: NM3580232) is a community water system in New Mexico that serves approximately 4,387 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 87002 in Belen.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 10, 2026 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groundwater Rule | Other Violation | 1 | Yes |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | No | 2025-12-31 |
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.
- 87002 - Belen
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Rio Del Oro Water System (NM3580232) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rio Del Oro Water System water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Rio Del Oro Water System; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Rio Del Oro Water System serve?
Rio Del Oro Water System serves approximately 4,387 people across 1 ZIP code in New Mexico.
Where does Rio Del Oro Water System get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
How Water Systems Appear in Rankings
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