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San Miguel, 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 San Miguel in New Mexico · Population: 27,036

SDWIS systems such as LAS VEGAS (CITY OF); PECOS WATER SYSTEM; PENDARIES MDWCA anchor San Miguel, 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 San Miguel in this extract; water coverage still lists LAS VEGAS (CITY OF); PECOS WATER SYSTEM; PENDARIES 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 San Miguel -- 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)
27,036
TRI Facilities
0
Water Systems
26
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
0 lbs

Water Systems (26)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
LAS VEGAS (CITY OF) 14,530 144
PECOS WATER SYSTEM 2,133 26
PENDARIES MDWCA 500 7
EAST PECOS MDWCA 413 14
ILFELD MDWCA 400 3
SANGRE DE CRISTO REGIONAL MDWCA 346 19
VILLANUEVA MDWCA 268 2
BIG MESA WATER MDWCA 250 7
TECOLOTITO MDWCA 246 4
SAN JOSE MDWCA 200 3
SENA MDWCA 180 10
SAN JUAN MDWCA 136 3
NORTH SAN YSIDRO MDWCA 133 19
TECOLOTE MDWCA 126 5
GONZALES RANCH MDWCA 114 7
RIBERA MDWCA 113 8
EL ANCON MDWCA 112 1
ROWE MDWCA 100 6
EL CORUCO MDWCA 93 3
SAN MIGUEL DEL VADO MDWCA 79 7
CHAPELLE MDWCA 60 25
EL CRESTON MDWCA 50 11
LA CUEVA MDWCA 48 3
GABALDON MDWCA 47 12
LOWER COLONIAS MDWCA 40 8
SOUTH SAN YSIDRO MDWCA 35 5

Cities in San Miguel (11)

Ribera
0 facilities · 11 water
Las Vegas
0 facilities · 4 water
Pecos
0 facilities · 2 water
San Jose
0 facilities · 2 water
Anton Chico
0 facilities · 1 water
Conchas Dam
0 facilities · 1 water
Ilfeld
0 facilities · 1 water
Rociada
0 facilities · 1 water
Rowe
0 facilities · 1 water
Sena
0 facilities · 1 water
Serafina
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in San Miguel, New Mexico? ▼
San Miguel, NM has an environmental risk score of 15/100 (Low Risk), based on 0 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 26 water systems on record. 26 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in San Miguel? ▼
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in San Miguel, NM in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in San Miguel? ▼
San Miguel, 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 San Miguel? ▼
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for San Miguel, 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 San Miguel? ▼
San Miguel, NM has 26 EPA-regulated water systems. 26 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 San Miguel? ▼
Environmental compliance in San Miguel, 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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