Cannon Afb, NM: 12 Violations — 76/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated 2026-06-03
Within Cannon Afb, safety indicators for tap water remain above the NM median — documented violations are infrequent and the city's compliance record sits in the upper tier.
How Cannon Afb Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Facts for Cannon Afb Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 12 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0006 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,000 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 12.71 — above typical levels.
Cannon Afb's Water Providers
Federal drinking water records identify 1 system operating in Cannon Afb, NM. One of those systems serves the overwhelming majority of residential addresses, concentrating infrastructure management, rate authority, and EPA compliance reporting within a single organization.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Cannon Afb, New Mexico (population ~18), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 7,832 people region-wide.
1 of 1 ZIP code (100%) have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Cannon Afb: B (76/100)
The score combines three factors:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| Lead Levels | 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
Water Sources
Cannon Afb water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0006 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 8 | 1 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 6 | 1 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 6 | 1 |
| Arsenic | Inorganic | 2 | 1 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88103 | B | 12 | 0 | Cannon Air Force Base Water System |
All ZIP Codes in Cannon Afb
- 88103 [B] — 12 violations
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Updated daily.
Cannon Afb Community Health Snapshot
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
What's in Cannon Afb's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Cannon Afb: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Lead risk in Cannon Afb appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
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