Jemez Pueblo, NM Water Safety: 83/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated 2026-06-03
Across Jemez Pueblo, EPA monitoring data shows low violation rates and healthy safety margins — a pattern that places the city well above NM's average for drinking water compliance across recent reporting cycles.
How Jemez Pueblo Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Facts for Jemez Pueblo Residents
- Average lead level: 0.005 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 72% — older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $400 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 11.99.
Jemez Pueblo's Water Providers
As of current federal records, Jemez Pueblo, NM is served primarily by one water utility among 1 tracked system. That single provider handles infrastructure investment, rate adjustments, and regulatory reporting under EPA oversight.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 2,792 people.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Jemez Pueblo — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Jemez Pueblo: B (83/100)
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
Jemez Pueblo water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0050 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.
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87024 | B | Canon Mdwca | 320 |
All ZIP Codes in Jemez Pueblo
- 87024 [B]
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.
Jemez Pueblo 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
Jemez Pueblo Infrastructure Age
With 72% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. The EPA banned lead solder in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
When more than half a city's housing predates the 1986 federal ban on lead solder, plumbing-era lead risk becomes a citywide concern rather than an exception. Jemez Pueblo's median build year of 1972 places it squarely in that category.
Over half of homes in Jemez Pueblo were built before 1986, when lead solder was banned. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Jemez Pueblo
Equity impact data for Jemez Pueblo lands in the favorable tier — remediation claims a small slice of what properties here are worth.
Remediation costs in Jemez Pueblo are relatively low compared to home values. The $0–$800 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 10% below the New Mexico average.
Jemez Pueblo: 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.
Even where utility-side monitoring meets Lead and Copper Rule requirements, the 72% pre-rule share in Jemez Pueblo keeps interior-plumbing variation as a household-level question that aggregate data cannot resolve.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
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