The systems supplying Santa Fe vary in performance across NM benchmarks - most meet minimum federal standards, but documented violations in select areas are on record.

Data: EPA SDWIS

Water Quality Map: Santa Fe, NM

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Overview

We track home safety data for 11 ZIP codes in Santa Fe, New Mexico, covering 13 community water systems serving approximately 133,507 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 5 of 11 ZIP codes.

5 of 5 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 30 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Santa Fe: C (57/100)

Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:

Factor	What It Measures
Water Quality	EPA violations and compliance history
PFAS MCL Screen	UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs
Radon Risk	EPA radon zone classification
Annual AQI	EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days

Water Sources

Santa Fe water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.

Lead & Copper

• Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0033 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
• 0 of 5 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 1 (High Risk)

• Zone 1 (High): 11 ZIP codes
• Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
• Zone 3 (Low): 0 ZIP codes

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

Top Contaminants

Areas with Most Violations

All ZIP Codes in Santa Fe

• 87501 [C] - 8 violations ⚠
• 87502
• 87503
• 87504
• 87505 [C] - 4 violations ⚠
• 87506 [D] - 57 violations ⚠
• 87507 [D] - 37 violations ⚠
• 87508 [C] - 12 violations ⚠
• 87509
• 87592
• 87594

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.

Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Santa Fe Homeowners

In Santa Fe, the equity impact of remediation is proportionally small - not the kind of financial commitment that rises to the level of a genuine planning constraint, but a minor share of what most properties here are worth.

Median Home Value

$523,600

Est. Remediation

$2,555

Remediation as % of home value 0.5%

Remediation costs in Santa Fe are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,600–$4,082 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 155% above the New Mexico average.

Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Santa Fe

0.0033

mg/L Avg Lead (Limit: 0.015)

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 Santa Fe 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 NFIP Claim Context in Santa Fe

43

Total FEMA Flood Claims

$38,760

Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data

40%

A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Santa Fe contains 43 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $38,760. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 40% 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>$2,555</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.