Albuquerque, NM Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded
43 ZIP codes · 151 EPA violations
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 43 ZIP codes across Albuquerque, NM. The area averages a grade C (56/100); 9 ZIP codes carry recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across Albuquerque, NM. We compared 43 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 | 13 | 76% |
| D | 4 | 24% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Every ZIP code in Albuquerque ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 87104 | 58 | C | 0 | No data |
| 2 | 87105 | 58 | C | 0 | No data |
| 3 | 87107 | 58 | C | 0 | No data |
| 4 | 87108 | 58 | C | 3 | 0.0023 mg/L |
| 5 | 87109 | 58 | C | 0 | 0.0100 mg/L |
| 6 | 87110 | 58 | C | 0 | No data |
| 7 | 87112 | 58 | C | 0 | No data |
| 8 | 87116 | 58 | C | 0 | No data |
| 9 | 87120 | 58 | C | 0 | No data |
| 10 | 87123 | 58 | C | 3 | 0.0023 mg/L |
| 11 | 87111 | 57 | C | 2 | 0.0021 mg/L |
| 12 | 87113 | 57 | C | 2 | 0.0100 mg/L |
| 13 | 87114 | 56 | C | 1 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 14 | 87102 | 54 | D | 9 | 0.0014 mg/L |
| 15 | 87106 | 54 | D | 9 | 0.0014 mg/L |
| 16 | 87122 | 52 | D | 11 | 0.0021 mg/L |
| 17 | 87121 | 42 | D | 111 | 0.0003 mg/L |
| 18 | 87101 | — | — | 0 | No data |
| 19 | 87103 | — | — | — | No data |
| 20 | 87115 | — | — | — | No data |
| 21 | 87119 | — | — | — | No data |
| 22 | 87125 | — | — | — | No data |
| 23 | 87131 | — | — | — | No data |
| 24 | 87151 | — | — | — | No data |
| 25 | 87153 | — | — | — | No data |
| 26 | 87154 | — | — | — | No data |
| 27 | 87158 | — | — | — | No data |
| 28 | 87165 | — | — | — | No data |
| 29 | 87176 | — | — | — | No data |
| 30 | 87181 | — | — | — | No data |
| 31 | 87184 | — | — | — | No data |
| 32 | 87185 | — | — | — | No data |
| 33 | 87187 | — | — | — | No data |
| 34 | 87190 | — | — | — | No data |
| 35 | 87191 | — | — | — | No data |
| 36 | 87192 | — | — | — | No data |
| 37 | 87193 | — | — | — | No data |
| 38 | 87194 | — | — | — | No data |
| 39 | 87195 | — | — | — | No data |
| 40 | 87196 | — | — | — | No data |
| 41 | 87197 | — | — | — | No data |
| 42 | 87198 | — | — | — | No data |
| 43 | 87199 | — | — | — | No data |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 13 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 4 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 151 total violations across Albuquerque
- 24 health-based violations
- 9 of 18 directly mapped ZIP records have violations
- 0 of 18 ZIP records with known lead status exceed the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | 51 | 4 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | 22 | 2 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | 21 | 3 |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | 18 | 6 |
| Contaminant 0700 | 16 | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Albuquerque?
ZIP code 87104 has the highest safety score in Albuquerque at 58/100 (grade C). Check the full report for details.
Is Albuquerque water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 18 directly mapped ZIP records, 151 EPA violations are recorded; 0 of 18 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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