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Valencia, NM

Moderate Risk (34/100)

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 Valencia in New Mexico · Population: 77,382

TRI sites such as Aristech Surfaces LLC; Wall Colmonoy Corp; SDWIS systems such as LOS LUNAS WATER SYSTEM; BELEN WATER SYSTEM; RIO COMMUNITIES WATER SYSTEM; NPL sites such as Pagano Salvage anchor Valencia, NM's EPA extract. Derived burden score 34/100 (Moderate Risk) uses fixed national caps on density, log release volume, Superfund count, and health-flagged systems - not an official EPA rating.

Health-flagged SDWIS rows in Valencia include LOS LUNAS WATER SYSTEM; BELEN WATER SYSTEM; TRAILS END MHP, while Aristech Surfaces LLC leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 43 / peak 105 in 2024.

Burden score 34/100 (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 Valencia -- 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.

Release-over-release change

What changed for Valencia, NM: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-41.7%

2 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-41.7%

3.2 thousand lb → 1.9 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Valencia, NM's total reported releases fell from 3.2 thousand lb in 2022 to 1.9 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Valencia, NM's land releases fell from 1.9 thousand lb in 2022 to 0 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Valencia, NM's air releases rose from 1.3 thousand lb in 2022 to 1.9 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
77,382
TRI Facilities
2
Water Systems
9
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
11.6K lbs

Air Quality History (2020–2024)

EPA Air Quality Index (AQI) data showing how many days per year fall into each air quality category.

Year Good Moderate Unhealthy (SG) Max AQI
2024 300 (84%) 56 2 105
2023 289 (80%) 72 0 87
2022 317 (88%) 44 0 93
2021 295 (83%) 59 2 136
2020 283 (79%) 74 2 105
2024 Good Air Quality: 84% of days
Unhealthy days: 2
Median AQI: 43

Source: EPA Air Quality System (AQS) Annual AQI by County AQI categories: Good (0-50), Moderate (51-100), Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (101-150), Unhealthy (151-200), Very Unhealthy (201-300), Hazardous (301+)

For real-time air quality readings and pollutant breakdowns in New Mexico, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (9)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
LOS LUNAS WATER SYSTEM 19,400 1
BELEN WATER SYSTEM 10,830 120
RIO COMMUNITIES WATER SYSTEM 5,513 0
RIO DEL ORO WATER SYSTEM 4,387 0
HI MESA WATER SYSTEM 259 0
TRAILS END MHP 112 3
LA MESA VILLA MOBILE HOME PARK, LLC 90 3
EL SHADDAI WATER CO OP 87 17
LOMA ESCONDIDA WATER ASSOCIATION 84 43

TRI Facilities (2)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Aristech Surfaces LLC 11.2K lbs
2 Wall Colmonoy Corp 346 lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Pagano Salvage Deleted NPL Site 35.57

Cities in Valencia (3)

Los Lunas
1 facilities · 4 water
Belen
1 facilities · 2 water
Rio Communities
0 facilities · 3 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Valencia, New Mexico? ▼
Valencia, NM has an environmental risk score of 34/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 2 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 9 water systems on record. 6 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Valencia? ▼
Yes, Valencia, NM has 1 Superfund site 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 Valencia? ▼
Valencia, NM has 2 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 11.6K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Valencia? ▼
In 2024, Valencia, NM recorded a median AQI of 43 and a peak AQI of 105. 84% of monitored days had "Good" air quality (AQI 0–50). Source: EPA Air Quality System (AQS) Annual AQI by County.
Is the drinking water safe in Valencia? ▼
Valencia, NM has 9 EPA-regulated water systems. 6 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 Valencia? ▼
Environmental compliance in Valencia, 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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