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Mora, NM

Low Risk (15/100)

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 Mora in New Mexico · Population: 4,176

SDWIS systems such as MORA MDWCA & SWA; WAGON MOUND WATER SYSTEM; AGUA PURA MDWCA anchor Mora, NM's EPA extract. Derived burden score 15/100 (Low 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 Mora in this extract; water coverage still lists MORA MDWCA & SWA; WAGON MOUND WATER SYSTEM; AGUA PURA MDWCA. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 15/100 (Low 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 Mora -- 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)
4,176
TRI Facilities
0
Water Systems
15
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
0 lbs

Water Systems (15)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
MORA MDWCA & SWA 1,100 5
WAGON MOUND WATER SYSTEM 402 5
AGUA PURA MDWCA 357 18
UPPER HOLMAN MDWCA 325 29
CLEVELAND MDWCA 270 0
SAN ANTONIO DE CLEVELAND MDWCA 269 6
AGUA NEGRA MDWCA 242 22
BUENA VISTA MDWC & SWA 225 22
RAINSVILLE WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT 177 6
WATROUS MDWCA 135 4
LEDOUX MDWCA 117 1
NORTH CLEVELAND MDWCA 82 5
GUADALUPITA MDWCA 82 6
OJO FELIZ MDWCA 63 41
SOUTH HOLMAN MDWCA 35 2

Cities in Mora (10)

Cleveland
0 facilities · 3 water
Holman
0 facilities · 3 water
Mora
0 facilities · 2 water
Buena Vista
0 facilities · 1 water
Chacon
0 facilities · 1 water
Guadalupita
0 facilities · 1 water
Ojo Feliz
0 facilities · 1 water
Rainsville
0 facilities · 1 water
Wagon Mound
0 facilities · 1 water
Watrous
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Mora, New Mexico? ▼
Mora, NM has an environmental risk score of 15/100 (Low Risk), based on 0 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 15 water systems on record. 14 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Mora? ▼
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Mora, NM in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Mora? ▼
Mora, 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 Mora? ▼
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Mora, 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 Mora? ▼
Mora, NM has 15 EPA-regulated water systems. 14 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 Mora? ▼
Environmental compliance in Mora, 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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