Tempe, AZ Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded
8 ZIP codes · 31 EPA violations
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 8 ZIP codes across Tempe, AZ. The area averages a grade C (56/100); 1 ZIP code carry recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across Tempe, AZ. We compared 8 ZIP codes using the current versioned Home Safety Score. Water compliance remains one component alongside PFAS screening, radon, and annual air quality.
City Overview: Grade C (56/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 0% |
| B | 0 | 0% |
| C | 3 | 75% |
| D | 1 | 25% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Every ZIP code in Tempe ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 85282 | 58 | C | 0 | 0.0044 mg/L |
| 2 | 85283 | 58 | C | 0 | 0.0044 mg/L |
| 3 | 85284 | 58 | C | 0 | 0.0044 mg/L |
| 4 | 85281 | 48 | D | 31 | 0.0050 mg/L |
| 5 | 85280 | — | — | — | No data |
| 6 | 85285 | — | — | — | No data |
| 7 | 85287 | — | — | — | No data |
| 8 | 85289 | — | — | — | No data |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 0 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 4 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 31 total violations across Tempe
- 0 health-based violations
- 1 of 4 directly mapped ZIP records have violations
- 0 of 4 ZIP records with known lead status exceed the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Chlorite | 4 | 1 |
| Contaminant 1011 | 2 | 1 |
| Atrazine | 1 | 1 |
| Contaminant 2105 | 1 | 1 |
| PFOA | 1 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Tempe?
ZIP code 85282 has the highest safety score in Tempe at 58/100 (grade C). Check the full report for details.
Is Tempe water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 4 directly mapped ZIP records, 31 EPA violations are recorded; 0 of 4 records with known lead status exceed the action level. Check the specific ZIP and serving system before drawing a property-level conclusion.
Related Pages
Data Sources
- EPA SDWIS
- U.S. Census Bureau
Reporting periods vary by source; the page metadata identifies this materialization.