New Mexico — 3rd District
119th Congress · 206 ZIP codes · Avg score 60/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-07-19
Data: EPA SDWIS / Census 119th Congress Last verified: 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup tracks water safety for 206 ZIP codes in New Mexico's 3rd District: the district earns a grade C (60/100). 2,152 EPA violations on record, 464 health-based.
Top Contaminants
ZIP Codes in This District
100 ZIP codes tracked in New Mexico's 3rd District. Showing top 50 by safety score.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 87024 | Jemez Pueblo | 83 | B | 0 |
| 2 | 87417 | Kirtland | 83 | B | 0 |
| 3 | 87418 | La Plata | 83 | B | 1 |
| 4 | 88253 | Lake Arthur | 83 | B | 1 |
| 5 | 88415 | Clayton | 83 | B | 1 |
| 6 | 88434 | San Jon | 83 | B | 0 |
| 7 | 87044 | Ponderosa | 82 | B | 12 (1 health) |
| 8 | 87347 | Jamestown | 82 | B | 2 |
| 9 | 87375 | Yatahey | 82 | B | 3 |
| 10 | 87401 | Farmington | 82 | B | 5 (1 health) |
| 11 | 87402 | Farmington | 82 | B | 5 (1 health) |
| 12 | 87415 | Flora Vista | 82 | B | 3 (1 health) |
| 13 | 87499 | Farmington | 82 | B | 5 (1 health) |
| 14 | 88102 | Clovis | 82 | B | 13 (1 health) |
| 15 | 88115 | Dora | 82 | B | 2 (1 health) |
| 16 | 88116 | Elida | 82 | B | 5 (1 health) |
| 17 | 88264 | Maljamar | 82 | B | 4 (1 health) |
| 18 | 88414 | Capulin | 82 | B | 6 (1 health) |
| 19 | 88424 | Grenville | 82 | B | 11 (1 health) |
| 20 | 87045 | Prewitt | 81 | B | 2 (1 health) |
| 21 | 87323 | Thoreau | 81 | B | 9 (2 health) |
| 22 | 88260 | Lovington | 81 | B | 12 (2 health) |
| 23 | 88202 | Roswell | 79 | B | 5 (1 health) |
| 24 | 87046 | Regina | 78 | B | 7 (1 health) |
| 25 | 87743 | Roy | 78 | B | 2 (1 health) |
| 26 | 88124 | Melrose | 78 | B | 4 (1 health) |
| 27 | 88267 | Tatum | 78 | B | 10 |
| 28 | 87013 | Cuba | 77 | B | 18 (2 health) |
| 29 | 87410 | Aztec | 77 | B | 11 (1 health) |
| 30 | 88418 | Des Moines | 77 | B | 17 (2 health) |
| 31 | 87027 | La Jara | 76 | B | 5 (3 health) |
| 32 | 87302 | Gallup | 76 | B | 18 (3 health) |
| 33 | 87305 | Gallup | 76 | B | 18 (3 health) |
| 34 | 87312 | Continental Divide | 76 | B | 8 (3 health) |
| 35 | 87319 | Mentmore | 76 | B | 11 (3 health) |
| 36 | 87532 | Espanola | 76 | B | 21 (3 health) |
| 37 | 88103 | Cannon Afb | 76 | B | 12 |
| 38 | 88130 | Portales | 76 | B | 15 (2 health) |
| 39 | 88232 | Hagerman | 75 | B | 24 (2 health) |
| 40 | 87544 | Los Alamos | 74 | B | 28 (3 health) |
| 41 | 88230 | Dexter | 74 | B | 2 |
| 42 | 88241 | Hobbs | 74 | B | 39 (3 health) |
| 43 | 87412 | Blanco | 73 | B | 11 (4 health) |
| 44 | 87025 | Jemez Springs | 72 | B | 14 (4 health) |
| 45 | 87301 | Gallup | 72 | B | 18 (3 health) |
| 46 | 87545 | Los Alamos | 72 | B | 28 (3 health) |
| 47 | 87733 | Mosquero | 72 | B | 1 |
| 48 | 88101 | Clovis | 72 | B | 13 (1 health) |
| 49 | 88118 | Floyd | 72 | B | 10 |
| 50 | 88244 | Hobbs | 72 | B | 39 (3 health) |
Overview
New Mexico's 3rd District encompasses 206 ZIP codes tracked by ZipCheckup. The district's average Home Safety Score is C (60/100).
2152 EPA violations have been recorded across this district's water systems. 464 are health-based violations. About 68% of tracked ZIP codes have at least one violation.
Top Contaminants
The most frequently cited water quality issues in this district:
- Surface Water Treatment Rule - 461 violations
- Lead and Copper Rule - 373 violations
- Stage 2 DBP Rule - 258 violations
- Consumer Confidence Report Rule - 245 violations
- Stage 1 DBP Rule - 203 violations
Housing Context
Homes in this district were built on average around 1978 (~48 years old). Older homes may have lead pipes or solder - consider a water filter if your home predates 1986.
Lead Alert: 1 ZIP code in this district exceed the EPA action level for lead. Consider using a certified lead-removal filter.
Data Sources
- Water quality violations: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Congressional district boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau, 119th Congress
- Housing age: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey
Updated daily. Data covers 206 ZIP codes in New Mexico's 3rd District.