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Rincon, NM: 2 Violations - Home Safety Score unavailable

1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

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ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations

Key Facts for Rincon Residents

  • Your city's water systems recorded 2 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0018 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 58% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 12.25.

Rincon's Water Providers

Just one provider appears in the list below for Rincon, NM, among 1 on the federal list. A listing shows which system is tied to the area, not which one serves a particular street; the water bill or the utility itself confirms that for a given address.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Rincon, New Mexico (population ~431), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 2,504 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. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

Water Sources

Rincon water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0018 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
  • 0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Top Contaminants

Contaminant Category Violations ZIPs Affected
Consumer Confidence Rule Reporting 2 1
Public Notice Rule Reporting 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
87940 — 2 0 Garfield Mdwca

All ZIP Codes in Rincon

  • 87940 - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems

Data Sources

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

Rincon Community Health Snapshot

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

What's in Rincon's Water?

Consumer Confidence Rule 2 violations
Reporting
Public Notice Rule 2 violations
Reporting

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

Rincon Infrastructure Age

1962
Median Build Year
58%
Built Before 1986
54%
Built Before 1970
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 58% 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

Viewed through the lens of construction era, Rincon has a median build year of 1962; houses completed ahead of 1986 can hold lead-bearing solder or fittings.

1962
Median Year Built
58%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
54%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (54%) 1970–1986 (4%) Post-1986 (42%)

Over half of homes in Rincon 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.

Rincon: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

58%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0018
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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many violations are on record for water systems serving Rincon?
EPA records list 2 EPA violations for Rincon water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
Does Rincon water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Rincon is 0.0018 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 Rincon?
Our records map 1 water system to 1 ZIP code in Rincon. The related population figure in our data is approximately 431 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
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How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Rincon, NM: 2 Violations - Home Safety Score unavailable. https://zipcheckup.com/cities/nm/rincon/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Rincon, NM: 2 Violations - Home Safety Score unavailable}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/cities/nm/rincon/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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