Las Cruces, NM - Home Safety Score unavailable
9 ZIP codes · 13 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
Las Cruces Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 49 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0029 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,833 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 12.25 - above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Las Cruces
In Las Cruces, NM, residential water supply is distributed across multiple utilities rather than concentrated in one. The 3 leading providers out of 13 tracked systems each control their own infrastructure, file separate EPA compliance reports, and set independent rate schedules.
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 lead level (90th percentile): 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 0700 | Other | 62 | 4 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 28 | 5 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 26 | 5 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 10 | 4 |
| Stage 1 DBP 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
- 88004
- 88005 - 35 violations ⚠
- 88006
- 88007 - 35 violations ⚠
- 88011 - 4 violations
- 88012 - 26 violations ⚠
- 88013
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
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
CDC Health Data for Las Cruces
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
Key Contaminants Detected in Las Cruces
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Las Cruces: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Low proportionality - that's the Las Cruces picture when remediation costs are placed against typical home equity.
Remediation costs in Las Cruces are relatively low compared to home values. The $906–$3,044 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 8% above the New Mexico average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Las Cruces
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 Las Cruces 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.
Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Las Cruces
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 <strong>$1,833</strong> 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