Data source: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

Water quality varies significantly across Albuquerque, NM. We analyzed 43 ZIP codes to help you compare neighborhoods by water safety, lead risk, and EPA compliance.

City Overview: Grade F (38/100)

Grade	Neighborhoods	%
A	0	0%
B	0	0%
C	0	0%
D	19	44%
F	24	56%

Neighborhood Rankings

Every ZIP code in Albuquerque ranked by Home Safety Score:

Rank	ZIP Code	Score	Grade	Violations	Lead Risk
1	87101	50	D	220	0.0020 mg/L
2	87102	45	D	220	0.0020 mg/L
3	87104	45	D	220	0.0020 mg/L
4	87106	45	D	220	0.0020 mg/L
5	87108	45	D	220	0.0020 mg/L
6	87110	45	D	220	0.0020 mg/L
7	87111	45	D	220	0.0020 mg/L
8	87113	45	D	220	0.0020 mg/L
9	87120	45	D	220	0.0020 mg/L
10	87123	45	D	220	0.0020 mg/L
11	87190	45	D	220	0.0020 mg/L
12	87196	45	D	220	0.0020 mg/L
13	87105	40	D	220	0.0020 mg/L
14	87107	40	D	220	0.0020 mg/L
15	87109	40	D	220	0.0020 mg/L
16	87112	40	D	220	0.0020 mg/L
17	87114	40	D	220	0.0020 mg/L
18	87121	40	D	220	0.0020 mg/L
19	87122	40	D	220	0.0020 mg/L
20	87103	33	F	220	0.0020 mg/L
21	87115	33	F	220	0.0020 mg/L
22	87116	33	F	220	0.0020 mg/L
23	87119	33	F	220	0.0020 mg/L
24	87125	33	F	220	0.0020 mg/L
25	87131	33	F	220	0.0020 mg/L
26	87151	33	F	220	0.0020 mg/L
27	87153	33	F	220	0.0020 mg/L
28	87154	33	F	220	0.0020 mg/L
29	87158	33	F	220	0.0020 mg/L
30	87165	33	F	220	0.0020 mg/L
31	87176	33	F	220	0.0020 mg/L
32	87181	33	F	220	0.0020 mg/L
33	87184	33	F	220	0.0020 mg/L
34	87185	33	F	220	0.0020 mg/L
35	87187	33	F	220	0.0020 mg/L
36	87191	33	F	220	0.0020 mg/L
37	87192	33	F	220	0.0020 mg/L
38	87193	33	F	220	0.0020 mg/L
39	87194	33	F	220	0.0020 mg/L
40	87195	33	F	220	0.0020 mg/L
41	87197	33	F	220	0.0020 mg/L
42	87198	33	F	220	0.0020 mg/L
43	87199	33	F	220	0.0020 mg/L

How Neighborhoods Compare

Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:

• 18 neighborhoods score better than county average
• 25 neighborhoods score worse than county average

EPA Violations

• 9,460 total violations across Albuquerque
• 559 health-based violations
• 43 of 43 ZIP codes have violations
• 0 ZIP codes exceed EPA lead action level

Top Contaminants

Contaminant	Violations	ZIPs
Consumer Confidence Report Rule	3311	43
Lead and Copper Rule	3268	43
Surface Water Treatment Rule	602	43
Revised Total Coliform Rule	602	43
Barium	473	43

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the safest neighborhood in Albuquerque?

ZIP code 87101 has the highest safety score in Albuquerque at 50/100 (grade D). Check the full report for details.

Is Albuquerque water safe to drink?

Albuquerque has an average water safety score of 38/100 (F). Water quality varies by neighborhood — no ZIP codes currently exceed EPA lead limits. Always check your specific ZIP code.

Related Pages

• Albuquerque, NM city page
• New Mexico state rankings
• All New Mexico alerts

Data Sources

• EPA SDWIS
• U.S. Census Bureau

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