Santa Fe, NM

Low Risk (15/100)

Transparent derived index from EPA TRI / SDWIS / Superfund extracts: not an official EPA rating. Fixed caps: facilities ≤25 pts (50+ = max), log10 releases ≤25 pts, Superfund ≤25 pts (5/site), health-violation systems ≤15 pts (3/system), high-chemical facilities ≤10 pts. Bands: High ≥60, Moderate ≥30. See methodology.

Environmental data for Santa Fe in New Mexico · Population: 155,175

SDWIS systems such as SANTA FE WATER SYSTEM (CITY OF); ELDORADO AREA WATER AND SANITATION DIST.; EPCOR WATER NEW MEXICO INC., EDGEWOOD anchor Santa Fe, NM's EPA extract. Derived burden score 15/100 (Low Risk) uses fixed national caps on density, log release volume, Superfund count, and health-flagged systems - not an official EPA rating.

No TRI Form R facilities sit in Santa Fe in this extract; water coverage still lists SANTA FE WATER SYSTEM (CITY OF); ELDORADO AREA WATER AND SANITATION DIST.; EPCOR WATER NEW MEXICO INC., EDGEWOOD. AQS monitors logged median AQI 45 / peak 101 in 2024.

Burden score 15/100 (Low Risk) is the only weighted composite on this page. The tables below list every TRI facility, SDWIS system, and Superfund site EPA has on record for Santa Fe -- not just the names called out above -- reproducing the disclosure history as filed, not a current-safety verdict. Extract current as of 2026-08-25.

County population (Census ACS)
155,175
TRI Facilities
0
Water Systems
34
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
0 lbs

Air Quality History (2020–2024)

EPA Air Quality Index (AQI) data showing how many days per year fall into each air quality category.

Year Good Moderate Unhealthy (SG) Max AQI
2024 259 (71%) 103 1 101
2023 284 (78%) 78 0 84
2022 284 (78%) 81 0 98
2021 275 (76%) 87 2 113
2020 287 (78%) 78 1 101
2024 Good Air Quality: 71% of days
Unhealthy days: 1
Median AQI: 45

Source: EPA Air Quality System (AQS) Annual AQI by County AQI categories: Good (0-50), Moderate (51-100), Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (101-150), Unhealthy (151-200), Very Unhealthy (201-300), Hazardous (301+)

For real-time air quality readings and pollutant breakdowns in New Mexico, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (34)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
SANTA FE WATER SYSTEM (CITY OF) 90,810 1
ELDORADO AREA WATER AND SANITATION DIST. 7,082 0
EPCOR WATER NEW MEXICO INC., EDGEWOOD 6,795 0
SANTA FE COUNTY SOUTH SECTOR 6,775 1
Pojoaque South 3,644 3
SANTA FE COUNTY WEST SECTOR 3,150 1
GLORIETA CAMPS 2,700 20
EL RITO REGIONAL WATER & WASTE WATER ASN 1,200 0
GREATER CHIMAYO MDWCA 1,050 9
Tesuque Pueblo 800 3
San Ildefonso Pueblo 608 8
EL VADITO DE LOS CERRILLOS WATER ASSOC 461 12
BISHOPS LODGE 450 7
Tesuque Mobile Home Community 400 3
SANTA CRUZ WATER ASSOCIATION 394 98
MADRID WATER 315 0
GALISTEO MDWCA 215 0
TRAILER RANCH SENIOR MOBILE HOME COMMUN. 200 0
HYDE PARK ESTATES WATER USERS ASSOC 172 10
GREATER GLORIETA REGIONAL MDC 153 6
RIO CHIQUITO MDWCA 152 21
LAMY MUTUAL DOMESTIC WATER ASSOCIATION 132 0
HOMESTEAD MOBILE HOME COMMUNITY 127 1
VILLAGE MOBILE HOME PARK 99 1
RANCHITOS DE GALISTEO WUA 94 0
EDGEWOOD MEADOWS WATER CORP. 84 5
LONE STAR TRAILER RANCH 77 9
CANADA DE LOS ALAMOS MDWCA 68 12
ASI LA MAR TRAILER PARK 61 0
GLORIETA EAST WATER SUPPLY 59 7
WILD AND WOOLEY TRAILER RANCH 59 2
CUNDIYO MDWCA 58 10
LA VISTA HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION 37 0
BUCKMAN REGIONAL WATER TREATMENT PLANT 0 1

Cities in Santa Fe (10)

Santa Fe
0 facilities · 27 water
Glorieta
0 facilities · 3 water
Cerrillos
0 facilities · 2 water
Chimayo
0 facilities · 2 water
Edgewood
0 facilities · 2 water
El Rito
0 facilities · 2 water
Galisteo
0 facilities · 2 water
Cundiyo
0 facilities · 1 water
Lamy
0 facilities · 1 water
Santa Cruz
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Santa Fe, New Mexico?
Santa Fe, NM has an environmental risk score of 15/100 (Low Risk), based on 0 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 34 water systems on record. 24 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Santa Fe?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Santa Fe, NM in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Santa Fe?
Santa Fe, NM has 0 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Santa Fe?
In 2024, Santa Fe, NM recorded a median AQI of 45 and a peak AQI of 101. 71% of monitored days had "Good" air quality (AQI 0–50). Source: EPA Air Quality System (AQS) Annual AQI by County.
Is the drinking water safe in Santa Fe?
Santa Fe, NM has 34 EPA-regulated water systems. 24 systems have reported health-based violations (MCL exceedances). A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe. For current water quality, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
What environmental agencies cover Santa Fe?
Environmental compliance in Santa Fe, New Mexico is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the New Mexico state environmental agency. Facilities report to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, water systems are regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, and contaminated sites are managed under the Superfund program. Contact your state environmental agency for local concerns.

What does this county environmental profile show?

This county environmental profile rolls up EPA Toxics Release Inventory facility reports, Safe Drinking Water Information System public-water-system filings, and Superfund National Priorities List sites for the county boundary defined by the U.S. Census Bureau. Facility counts reflect facilities with a reporting address inside the county, not where downstream environmental effects may be observed. Population figures are from the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimate. The county detail page is updated whenever the upstream EPA programs publish revised data; see the methodology page for the documented ingest cadence and the editorial choices governing how aggregations are computed.

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