CITY REPORT NM HEALTH VIOLATIONS: 12

Ohkay Owingeh, NM - Home Safety Score unavailable

1 ZIP code · 4 water systems · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

ZIP Codes

Water Systems

ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations

Zone 1

County Radon Potential (High)

$500K

Median Home Value

$600

Est. Remediation (0.1% of home value)

What You Should Know About Ohkay Owingeh Water

Your city's water systems recorded 46 violations since 2021.
Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0006 mg/L.
Homes built before 1986: 61% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
Estimated remediation: $600 per household.
Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 14.12.

Who Supplies Your Water in Ohkay Owingeh

Multiple utilities show up for Ohkay Owingeh, NM: 3 are listed here out of 4 tracked federally.

Espanola Water System
Serves ~12,012 people 3 violations
Agua Sana Wua
Serves ~1,514 people 14 violations
Alcalde Mdwca
Serves ~927 people 14 violations

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Ohkay Owingeh, New Mexico (population ~2,623), covering 4 community water systems serving approximately 15,355 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.

1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 12 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

Water Sources

Ohkay Owingeh water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0006 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 1.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

Top Contaminants

Contaminant	Category	Violations	ZIPs Affected
Public Notice Rule	Reporting	26	1
Arsenic	Inorganic	20	1
Consumer Confidence Rule	Reporting	12	1
Lead and Copper Rule	Treatment Technique	10	1
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Disinfection Byproducts	4	1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code	Safety Score	Violations	Health-Based	System
87566	—	46	12	Agua Sana Wua

All ZIP Codes in Ohkay Owingeh

87566 - 46 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

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

Health Outcomes in Ohkay Owingeh

9.9%

Asthma (US: 9.8%)

17.2%

Diabetes (US: 10.4%)

15.8%

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 9.9% ↑

Diabetes 17.2% ↑

Mental Health 15.8% ↑

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

Top Contaminants in Ohkay Owingeh Water

Public Notice Rule 26 violations

Reporting

Arsenic 20 violations

Inorganic · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 0.01 mg/L

Long-term exposure above the MCL: skin damage, circulatory problems, increased cancer risk

Consumer Confidence Rule 12 violations

Reporting

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

Housing & Infrastructure in Ohkay Owingeh

1971

Median Build Year

61%

Built Before 1986

24%

Built Before 1970

Copper

Likely Pipe Material

With 61% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. Federal law banned lead solder in drinking-water plumbing in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Housing Age Profile

Ask the water utility whether your address in Ohkay Owingeh has a lead service line; its inventory can answer what a median build year of 1971 cannot.

1971

Median Year Built

61%

Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)

24%

Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)

Pre-1970 (24%) 1970–1986 (37%) Post-1986 (39%)

Over half of homes in Ohkay Owingeh were built before 1986, when federal law began restricting lead solder in drinking-water plumbing. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Ohkay Owingeh Homeowners

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

Median Home Value

$500,000

Est. Remediation

$600

Remediation as % of home value 0.1%

Estimated remediation costs in Ohkay Owingeh can be compared with local home values. The $300–$1,500 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 143% above the New Mexico average.

Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Ohkay Owingeh

61%

Homes Built Before 1986

0.0006

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.

If you have young children or are pregnant, consider testing your home's water - especially if your home was built before 1986.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Ohkay Owingeh, NM

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Water Quality

EPA violations, contaminant data, and water system grades

46 EPA violations

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Lead Risk

Lead levels, housing age, and pipe risk assessment

0.0006 mg/L average of reported 90th-percentile lead results

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Air Quality

AQI data, wildfire smoke risk, mold risk, and health tips

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Infrastructure

Water system age, source indicators, and CO/gas safety

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many violations are on record for water systems serving Ohkay Owingeh?

EPA records list 46 EPA violations, including 12 health-based violations for Ohkay Owingeh water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.

Does Ohkay Owingeh water have lead?

The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Ohkay Owingeh is 0.0006 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 Ohkay Owingeh?

Our records map 4 water systems to 1 ZIP code in Ohkay Owingeh. The related population figure in our data is approximately 2,623 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.

How much does it cost to fix water issues in Ohkay Owingeh?

Estimated remediation cost per household in Ohkay Owingeh: $600; modeled range $300 to $1,500. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.

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