Lead Exceeds EPA Limit at 1 ZIP - Tucson, AZ
54 ZIP codes · 1,781 EPA violations
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 54 ZIP codes across Tucson, AZ. The area averages a grade C (65/100); 37 ZIP codes carry recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across Tucson, AZ. We compared 54 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 (65/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 0% |
| B | 16 | 52% |
| C | 11 | 35% |
| D | 4 | 13% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Every ZIP code in Tucson ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 85701 | 73 | B | 33 | 0.0006 mg/L |
| 2 | 85711 | 73 | B | 33 | 0.0006 mg/L |
| 3 | 85713 | 73 | B | 33 | 0.0006 mg/L |
| 4 | 85735 | 73 | B | 33 | 0.0006 mg/L |
| 5 | 85746 | 73 | B | 33 | 0.0006 mg/L |
| 6 | 85748 | 73 | B | 33 | 0.0006 mg/L |
| 7 | 85749 | 73 | B | 33 | 0.0006 mg/L |
| 8 | 85707 | 71 | B | 12 | No data |
| 9 | 85714 | 71 | B | 37 | 0.0006 mg/L |
| 10 | 85715 | 71 | B | 39 | 0.0026 mg/L |
| 11 | 85716 | 71 | B | 37 | 0.0014 mg/L |
| 12 | 85739 | 71 | B | 12 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 13 | 85750 | 71 | B | 39 | 0.0026 mg/L |
| 14 | 85710 | 70 | B | 35 | 0.0006 mg/L |
| 15 | 85712 | 70 | B | 36 | 0.0006 mg/L |
| 16 | 85736 | 70 | B | 42 | 0.0110 mg/L |
| 17 | 85719 | 69 | C | 45 | 0.0020 mg/L |
| 18 | 85755 | 69 | C | 41 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 19 | 85757 | 69 | C | 43 | 0.0006 mg/L |
| 20 | 85706 | 68 | C | 42 | 0.0041 mg/L |
| 21 | 85747 | 66 | C | 47 | 0.0081 mg/L |
| 22 | 85756 | 60 | C | 71 | 0.0070 mg/L |
| 23 | 85730 | 59 | C | 62 | Exceeds EPA limit |
| 24 | 85704 | 58 | C | 129 | 0.0079 mg/L |
| 25 | 85718 | 58 | C | 100 | 0.0006 mg/L |
| 26 | 85737 | 58 | C | 76 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 27 | 85745 | 58 | C | 96 | 0.0006 mg/L |
| 28 | 85743 | 52 | D | 44 | 0.0006 mg/L |
| 29 | 85705 | 42 | D | 109 | 0.0030 mg/L |
| 30 | 85741 | 42 | D | 109 | 0.0006 mg/L |
| 31 | 85742 | 42 | D | 101 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 32 | 85702 | — | — | — | No data |
| 33 | 85703 | — | — | — | No data |
| 34 | 85708 | — | — | 12 | No data |
| 35 | 85709 | — | — | 33 | 0.0006 mg/L |
| 36 | 85717 | — | — | — | No data |
| 37 | 85720 | — | — | — | No data |
| 38 | 85721 | — | — | — | No data |
| 39 | 85722 | — | — | — | No data |
| 40 | 85723 | — | — | 33 | 0.0006 mg/L |
| 41 | 85724 | — | — | 33 | 0.0006 mg/L |
| 42 | 85725 | — | — | — | No data |
| 43 | 85726 | — | — | 33 | 0.0006 mg/L |
| 44 | 85728 | — | — | — | No data |
| 45 | 85731 | — | — | — | No data |
| 46 | 85732 | — | — | — | No data |
| 47 | 85733 | — | — | — | No data |
| 48 | 85734 | — | — | 2 | No data |
| 49 | 85740 | — | — | — | No data |
| 50 | 85744 | — | — | — | No data |
| 51 | 85751 | — | — | — | No data |
| 52 | 85752 | — | — | — | No data |
| 53 | 85754 | — | — | — | No data |
| 54 | 85775 | — | — | — | No data |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 21 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 10 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 1,781 total violations across Tucson
- 15 health-based violations
- 37 of 37 directly mapped ZIP records have violations
- 1 of 37 ZIP records with known lead status exceed the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Lead | 71 | 35 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | 64 | 21 |
| PFOA | 51 | 33 |
| PFNA | 51 | 33 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 51 | 33 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Tucson?
ZIP code 85701 has the highest safety score in Tucson at 73/100 (grade B). Check the full report for details.
Is Tucson water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 37 directly mapped ZIP records, 1781 EPA violations are recorded; 1 of 37 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
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