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Cibola, NM

Moderate Risk (30/100)

Transparent derived index from EPA TRI / SDWIS / Superfund extracts: not an official EPA rating. Fixed caps: facilities ≤25 pts (50+ = max), log10 releases ≤25 pts, Superfund ≤25 pts (5/site), health-violation systems ≤15 pts (3/system), high-chemical facilities ≤10 pts. Bands: High ≥60, Moderate ≥30. See methodology.

Environmental data for Cibola in New Mexico · Population: 27,059

SDWIS systems such as GRANTS DOMESTIC WATER SYSTEM; Laguna Valley; MILAN COMMUNITY WATER SYSTEM; NPL sites such as Grants Chlorinated Solvents Plume; Homestake Mining Co.; Jackpile-Paguate Uranium Mine anchor Cibola, NM's EPA extract. Derived burden score 30/100 (Moderate Risk) uses fixed national caps on density, log release volume, Superfund count, and health-flagged systems - not an official EPA rating.

No TRI Form R facilities sit in Cibola in this extract; water coverage still lists GRANTS DOMESTIC WATER SYSTEM; Laguna Valley; MILAN COMMUNITY WATER SYSTEM. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 30/100 (Moderate Risk) is the only weighted composite on this page. The tables below list every TRI facility, SDWIS system, and Superfund site EPA has on record for Cibola -- not just the names called out above -- reproducing the disclosure history as filed, not a current-safety verdict. Extract current as of 2026-08-25.

County population (Census ACS)
27,059
TRI Facilities
0
Water Systems
19
Superfund Sites
3
Total Releases
0 lbs

Water Systems (19)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
GRANTS DOMESTIC WATER SYSTEM 10,523 8
Laguna Valley 4,500 0
MILAN COMMUNITY WATER SYSTEM 3,409 2
Acoma Main 2,374 5
Canoncito 1,326 11
SAN RAFAEL WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT 1,060 35
Laguna Paguate 757 3
RAMAH WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT 517 36
BLUEWATER WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT 492 40
Ramah-Sunset Valley RNUA 294 3
BIBO MUTUAL DOMESTIC WATER ASSOC 241 34
Laguna Encinal 236 1
Ramah-Mountain View RNUA 215 0
SEBOYETA WATER SYSTEM 209 22
CORREO WATER ASSOCIATION 201 38
SAN MATEO MDWCA 182 4
Ramah-Ramah Rural RNUA 165 0
MOQUINO WATER SYSTEM 55 31
HIGHLAND MEADOWS ESTATES MDWCA 43 12

Superfund Sites (3)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Grants Chlorinated Solvents Plume NPL Site 50.00
Homestake Mining Co. NPL Site 34.21
Jackpile-Paguate Uranium Mine NPL Site 50.00

Cities in Cibola (11)

Laguna
0 facilities · 5 water
Pinehill
0 facilities · 3 water
Seboyeta
0 facilities · 3 water
Milan
0 facilities · 2 water
Acoma
0 facilities · 1 water
Bluewater
0 facilities · 1 water
Canoncito
0 facilities · 1 water
Grants
0 facilities · 1 water
Ramah
0 facilities · 1 water
San Rafael
0 facilities · 1 water
Laguna Pueblo
0 facilities · 0 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Cibola, New Mexico? ▼
Cibola, NM has an environmental risk score of 30/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 0 TRI facilities, 3 Superfund sites, and 19 water systems on record. 16 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Cibola? ▼
Yes, Cibola, NM has 3 Superfund sites on the EPA National Priorities List (NPL). Superfund sites are contaminated locations that require long-term cleanup under the EPA Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA).
How many toxic release facilities are in Cibola? ▼
Cibola, NM has 0 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Cibola? ▼
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Cibola, NM. This may indicate no EPA monitoring stations are located in the county. For regional air quality data, see the state environmental profile or visit EPA's AirNow.gov.
Is the drinking water safe in Cibola? ▼
Cibola, NM has 19 EPA-regulated water systems. 16 systems have reported health-based violations (MCL exceedances). A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe. For current water quality, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
What environmental agencies cover Cibola? ▼
Environmental compliance in Cibola, New Mexico is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the New Mexico state environmental agency. Facilities report to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, water systems are regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, and contaminated sites are managed under the Superfund program. Contact your state environmental agency for local concerns.

What does this county environmental profile show?

This county environmental profile rolls up EPA Toxics Release Inventory facility reports, Safe Drinking Water Information System public-water-system filings, and Superfund National Priorities List sites for the county boundary defined by the U.S. Census Bureau. Facility counts reflect facilities with a reporting address inside the county, not where downstream environmental effects may be observed. Population figures are from the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimate. The county detail page is updated whenever the upstream EPA programs publish revised data; see the methodology page for the documented ingest cadence and the editorial choices governing how aggregations are computed.

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