Health Violations Found NM 5 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Coronado High School

EPA ID: NM3592121 · 263 people served · 1 ZIP code

Unlike fully compliant utilities, Coronado High School has 5 outstanding EPA violations for approximately 263 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

C · 60
Avg Safety Score
263
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
22
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0043 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
7
Contaminants Flagged
$246K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2023) to 4 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Coronado High School Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$121,000
Median Household Income
420
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
0th
Energy Burden Percentile
81%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Coronado High School serves a community with a median household income of $121,000 and an estimated 420 residents across its service area. Approximately 81% 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?

Groundwater

Coronado High School'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 3% of homes in Rio Arriba 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 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

51 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
19 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 73% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Coronado High School compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 7 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 0700 at 7 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Property Value Decline $12,275

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$13,640
10 years
$27,280
20 years
$54,560

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,800 (one-time) vs. $27,280 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Coronado High School (EPA ID: NM3592121) is a community water system in New Mexico that serves approximately 263 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 87017 in Gallina.

Average Home Safety Score: C (60/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

5 health-based violations recorded in the past 5 years. 5 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Unresolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Unresolved
September 7, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 3, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
April 4, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
March 23, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
February 18, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
January 8, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Monitoring Unresolved
November 23, 2023 Contaminant 0700 Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved
June 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
March 8, 2023 Contaminant 0700 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 7 No
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 7 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule 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
87017 0.0043 mg/L No N/A

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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Coronado High School (NM3592121) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coronado High School water safe to drink?

Coronado High School 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 Coronado High School serve?

Coronado High School serves approximately 263 people across 1 ZIP code in New Mexico.

Where does Coronado High School 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
Groundwater
Drawn from underground aquifers via wells.

Source: CORONADO HIGH SCHOOL 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
15
Confirmed Non-Lead

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.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2020-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Reporting compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 2E.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 263
Reported to New Mexico

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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Notable events and violations

This section summarizes events the utility chose to disclose in its most recent Consumer Confidence Report, plus any federal compliance violations the utility recorded against itself. Both lists are utility-authored — ZipCheckup does not audit, judge, or reorder them.

Federal compliance violations on record

These entries are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR violations section. EPA defines four broad violation categories: Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL), Treatment Technique (TT), Monitoring & Reporting (M&R), and Public Notification (PN).

  • monitoring
    2024-10-01
    CCR ADEQUACY/AVAILABILITY/CONTENT
  • public notice
    2024-02-18
    FAILURE ADDRESS DEFICIENCY (GWR)
  • public notice
    2024-02-18
    FAILURE ADDRESS DEFICIENCY (GWR)
  • public notice
    2024-02-18
    FAILURE ADDRESS DEFICIENCY (GWR)
  • public notice
    2024-02-18
    FAILURE ADDRESS DEFICIENCY (GWR)
  • public notice
    2024-02-18
    FAILURE ADDRESS DEFICIENCY (GWR)
  • monitoring
    2023-11-23
    FAILURE TO CONSULT, GWR
  • public notice
    2024-02-18
    FAILURE ADDRESS DEFICIENCY (GWR)
  • public notice
    2024-02-18
    FAILURE ADDRESS DEFICIENCY (GWR)

Violations record from CORONADO HIGH SCHOOL Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup note: items above reflect what the utility published in its most recent CCR. Federal violation records are also tracked separately by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) — the SDWIS record is the authoritative federal source for any specific regulatory action.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Coronado High School safe to drink?
Coronado High School has a C safety grade based on 22 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Coronado High School's water?
Detected contaminants include Surface Water Treatment Rule, Contaminant 0700, Lead and Copper Rule, Stage 2 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Coronado High School serve?
Coronado High School serves approximately 263 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Coronado High School's water source?
Coronado High School draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Coronado High School's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0043 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Coronado High School's service area?
The Coronado High School service area has a median household income of $121,000. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Coronado High School get its water?
Coronado High School'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. Based on violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

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3

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