CITY REPORT NM HEALTH VIOLATIONS: 19

Las Cruces, NM - Home Safety Score unavailable

9 ZIP codes · 13 water systems · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

9
ZIP Codes
13
Water Systems
6
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
$222K
Median Home Value
$725
Est. Remediation (0.3% of home value)

Las Cruces Water: The Quick Version

  • Your city's water systems recorded 49 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0029 mg/L.
  • Estimated remediation: $725 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 12.25.

Water Systems Serving Las Cruces

Among 13 systems linked to Las Cruces, NM, the 3 biggest by population served appear below.

Overview

We track home safety data for 9 ZIP codes in Las Cruces, New Mexico, covering 13 community water systems serving approximately 157,191 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 6 of 9 ZIP codes.

6 of 6 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 19 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

Water Sources

Las Cruces water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0029 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
  • 0 of 6 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Top Contaminants

Contaminant Category Violations ZIPs Affected
Groundwater Rule Treatment Technique 62 4
Public Notice Rule Reporting 28 5
Chlorine Disinfectant 26 5
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 10 4
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Technique 9 5

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
88005 — 35 16 Las Cruces Municipal Water System
88007 — 35 16 Dona Ana Mdwca
88001 — 27 11 Las Cruces Municipal Water System
88012 — 26 10 Las Cruces Municipal Water System
88011 — 4 0 Las Cruces Municipal Water System
88003 — 2 0 New Mexico State University

All ZIP Codes in Las Cruces

  • 88001 - 27 violations ⚠
  • 88003 - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
  • 88004
  • 88005 - 35 violations ⚠
  • 88006
  • 88007 - 35 violations ⚠
  • 88011 - 4 violations recorded for mapped water systems
  • 88012 - 26 violations ⚠
  • 88013

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

CDC Health Data for Las Cruces

9.4%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
13.7%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
15.9%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 9.4% ↓
Diabetes 13.7% ↑
Mental Health 15.9% ↑

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

Key Contaminants Detected in Las Cruces

Groundwater Rule 62 violations
Treatment Technique
Public Notice Rule 28 violations
Reporting
Chlorine 26 violations
Disinfectant · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 4 mg/L

Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.

Las Cruces: Remediation Cost in Perspective

In Las Cruces, estimated remediation comes to 1% or less of the median home value.

Median Home Value
$222,300
Est. Remediation
$725
Remediation as % of home value 0.3%

Estimated remediation costs in Las Cruces can be compared with local home values. The $375–$1,700 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 8% above the New Mexico average.

Protecting Children from Lead in Las Cruces

0.0029
mg/L average of reported water-system 90th-percentile lead results (the 0.015 action level applies to each system's result, not to this average)

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

Available area-level lead records for Las Cruces do not determine the lead level at an individual tap. 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.

Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Las Cruces

116
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$15,659
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
71%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Las Cruces contains 116 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $15,659. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 71% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.

How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. The $725 remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.

Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.

Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Las Cruces, NM

Frequently Asked Questions

How many violations are on record for water systems serving Las Cruces?
EPA records list 49 EPA violations, including 19 health-based violations for Las Cruces water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 9 mapped ZIP codes.
Does Las Cruces water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Las Cruces is 0.0029 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average. EPA's health goal for lead is zero. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How many water systems serve Las Cruces?
Our records map 13 water systems to 9 ZIP codes in Las Cruces. The related population figure in our data is approximately 157,191 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Las Cruces?
Estimated remediation cost per household in Las Cruces: $725; modeled range $375 to $1,700. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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