CITY REPORT NM

Serafina, NM Water - Home Safety Score unavailable

1 ZIP code · 0 water systems · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
0
Water Systems
N/A
ZIPs with Violations
Zone 1
Radon Risk (High)
$187K
Median Home Value
$1,800
Est. Remediation (1.0% of home value)

Key Facts for Serafina Residents

  • Homes built before 1986: 48% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $1,800 per household.
  • CDC health risk index: 13.55 - above typical levels.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Serafina, New Mexico, covering 0 community water system serving approximately 395 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 0 of 1 ZIP codes.

EPA water-system violation data is unavailable in the dataset used for this page for the tracked ZIP codes in Serafina.

Lead & Copper

  • Lead data: not yet available for Serafina
  • Lead action-level status: not available

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 1 (High Risk)

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

All ZIP Codes in Serafina

Data Sources

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

Serafina Community Health Snapshot

9%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
17.1%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
14.5%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 9% ↓
Diabetes 17.1% ↑
Mental Health 14.5% ↓

Vertical line = national average. Above national · Below national

Serafina Infrastructure Age

1982
Median Build Year
48%
Built Before 1986
0%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 48% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. The EPA banned lead solder in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.

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

Housing Age Profile

Some cities skew heavily toward one construction era; Serafina does not. The median build year of 1982 reflects a housing stock where older and newer homes share the market in meaningful proportions. That mixed profile means the city carries moderate aggregate plumbing-era risk - with older homes, particularly those built before 1986, representing the portion of the stock where lead-soldered joints may still be present.

1982
Median Year Built
48%
Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)
0%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (0%) 1970–1986 (48%) Post-1986 (52%)

Most homes in Serafina were built after 1986, reducing the risk of lead contamination from plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

How Remediation Costs Compare in Serafina

Low proportionality - that's the Serafina picture when remediation costs are placed against typical home equity.

Median Home Value
$187,300
Est. Remediation
$1,800
Remediation as % of home value 1.0%

Remediation costs in Serafina are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,100–$3,000 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 9% below the New Mexico average.

Serafina: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

48%
Homes Built Before 1986

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.

If 48% of the Serafina inventory comes from before the federal ban on lead-bearing solder - and if utility samples sit at or near 0.015 mg/L - the gap between citywide averages and one specific faucet becomes a practical concern rather than a theoretical one. That is why one-home reads exist as a separate measurement. A certified filter through retailer networks addresses confirmed exposure where it appears in a household.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to fix water issues in Serafina?
Estimated remediation costs in Serafina average $1,800 per household, ranging from $1,100 to $3,000. Costs include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, and flood protection.
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How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Serafina, NM Water - Home Safety Score unavailable. https://zipcheckup.com/cities/nm/serafina/
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  year   = {2026},
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Page version: August 2026.

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